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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,807.56, 188,784.72 and 80,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,807.56, 188,784.72 and 80,208 is: 110,681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,807.56 : 188,784.72 = 80,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,807.56/188,784.72 = 80,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,807.56x = 188,784.72 × 80,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,807.56x = 15,142,044,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,142,044,821.76/136,807.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,681.35

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