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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,954, 204,176.52 and 80,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,954, 204,176.52 and 80,886 is: 111,622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,954 : 204,176.52 = 80,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,954/204,176.52 = 80,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,954x = 204,176.52 × 80,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,954x = 16,515,021,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,515,021,996.72/147,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,622.68

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