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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,003.92, 189,066.72 and 80,416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,003.92, 189,066.72 and 80,416.24 is: 110,975.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,003.92 : 189,066.72 = 80,416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,003.92/189,066.72 = 80,416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,003.92x = 189,066.72 × 80,416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,003.92x = 15,204,034,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,204,034,731.53/137,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,975.18

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