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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,216.78, 203,159.19 and 80,148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,216.78, 203,159.19 and 80,148.78 is: 110,605.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,216.78 : 203,159.19 = 80,148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,216.78/203,159.19 = 80,148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,216.78x = 203,159.19 × 80,148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,216.78x = 16,282,961,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,282,961,224.29/147,216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,605.33

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