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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,929, 204,142.02 and 80,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,929, 204,142.02 and 80,861 is: 111,588.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,929 : 204,142.02 = 80,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,929/204,142.02 = 80,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,929x = 204,142.02 × 80,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,929x = 16,507,127,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,507,127,879.22/147,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,588.18

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