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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,977.80, 277,466.70 and 80,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,977.80, 277,466.70 and 80,001.80 is: 120,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,977.80 : 277,466.70 = 80,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,977.80/277,466.70 = 80,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,977.80x = 277,466.70 × 80,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,977.80x = 22,197,835,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,197,835,440.06/184,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,002.70

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