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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,867.06, 296,524.80 and 118,075.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,867.06, 296,524.80 and 118,075.01 is: 162,948.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,867.06 : 296,524.80 = 118,075.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,867.06/296,524.80 = 118,075.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,867.06x = 296,524.80 × 118,075.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,867.06x = 35,012,167,242.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,012,167,242.62/214,867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,948.05

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