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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,625, 189,922.82 and 80,303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,625, 189,922.82 and 80,303.73 is: 110,819.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,625 : 189,922.82 = 80,303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,625/189,922.82 = 80,303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,625x = 189,922.82 × 80,303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,625x = 15,251,510,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,251,510,456.60/137,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,819.33

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