Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,184.08, 198,978 and 80,526
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 144,184.08, 198,978 and 80,526 is: 111,128.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,184.08 : 198,978 = 80,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,184.08/198,978 = 80,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,184.08x = 198,978 × 80,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,184.08x = 16,022,902,428 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,022,902,428/144,184.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,128.10
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