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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,217.78, 203,160.57 and 80,149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,217.78, 203,160.57 and 80,149.78 is: 110,606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,217.78 : 203,160.57 = 80,149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,217.78/203,160.57 = 80,149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,217.78x = 203,160.57 × 80,149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,217.78x = 16,283,274,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,283,274,990.17/147,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,606.71

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