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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,991.64, 296,686.69 and 116,874.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,991.64, 296,686.69 and 116,874.24 is: 161,285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,991.64 : 296,686.69 = 116,874.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,991.64/296,686.69 = 116,874.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,991.64x = 296,686.69 × 116,874.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,991.64x = 34,675,031,411.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,675,031,411.87/214,991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,285.49

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