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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,845.40, 296,480.22 and 118,049.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,845.40, 296,480.22 and 118,049.08 is: 162,904.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,845.40 : 296,480.22 = 118,049.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,845.40/296,480.22 = 118,049.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,845.40x = 296,480.22 × 118,049.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,845.40x = 34,999,217,209.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,999,217,209.20/214,845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,904.20

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