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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,279.80, 204,541.20 and 80,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,279.80, 204,541.20 and 80,049.60 is: 120,145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,279.80 : 204,541.20 = 80,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,279.80/204,541.20 = 80,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,279.80x = 204,541.20 × 80,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,279.80x = 16,373,441,243.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,373,441,243.52/136,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,145.77

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