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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,288, 203,257.44 and 80,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,288, 203,257.44 and 80,220 is: 110,703.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,288 : 203,257.44 = 80,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,288/203,257.44 = 80,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,288x = 203,257.44 × 80,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,288x = 16,305,311,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,305,311,836.80/147,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,703.60

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