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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,855, 204,039.90 and 80,787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,855, 204,039.90 and 80,787 is: 111,486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,855 : 204,039.90 = 80,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,855/204,039.90 = 80,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,855x = 204,039.90 × 80,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,855x = 16,483,771,401.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,483,771,401.30/147,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,486.06

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