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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,901.70, 296,565.66 and 118,104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,901.70, 296,565.66 and 118,104.54 is: 162,984.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,901.70 : 296,565.66 = 118,104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,901.70/296,565.66 = 118,104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,901.70x = 296,565.66 × 118,104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,901.70x = 35,025,750,854.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,025,750,854.10/214,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,984.99

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