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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,996.44, 296,687.52 and 118,199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,996.44, 296,687.52 and 118,199.59 is: 163,111.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,996.44 : 296,687.52 = 118,199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,996.44/296,687.52 = 118,199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,996.44x = 296,687.52 × 118,199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,996.44x = 35,068,343,222.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,068,343,222.12/214,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,111.27

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