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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,778.52, 231,856.72 and 80,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,778.52, 231,856.72 and 80,751 is: 120,964.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,778.52 : 231,856.72 = 80,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,778.52/231,856.72 = 80,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,778.52x = 231,856.72 × 80,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,778.52x = 18,722,661,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,722,661,996.72/154,778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,964.21

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