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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,789, 203,948.82 and 80,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,789, 203,948.82 and 80,721 is: 111,394.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,789 : 203,948.82 = 80,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,789/203,948.82 = 80,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,789x = 203,948.82 × 80,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,789x = 16,462,952,699.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,462,952,699.22/147,789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,394.98

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