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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,612.34, 189,904.97 and 80,240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,612.34, 189,904.97 and 80,240.58 is: 110,731.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,612.34 : 189,904.97 = 80,240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,612.34/189,904.97 = 80,240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,612.34x = 189,904.97 × 80,240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,612.34x = 15,238,084,536.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238,084,536.48/137,612.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,731.96

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