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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,215.30, 277,952.55 and 80,109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,215.30, 277,952.55 and 80,109.70 is: 120,220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,215.30 : 277,952.55 = 80,109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,215.30/277,952.55 = 80,109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,215.30x = 277,952.55 × 80,109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,215.30x = 22,266,695,394.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,266,695,394.74/185,215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,220.60

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