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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,231.24, 298,397.33 and 118,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,231.24, 298,397.33 and 118,114.56 is: 162,997.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,231.24 : 298,397.33 = 118,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,231.24/298,397.33 = 118,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,231.24x = 298,397.33 × 118,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,231.24x = 35,245,068,747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,245,068,747.55/216,231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,997.12

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