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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,216.80, 277,954.80 and 80,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,216.80, 277,954.80 and 80,111.20 is: 120,222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,216.80 : 277,954.80 = 80,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,216.80/277,954.80 = 80,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,216.80x = 277,954.80 × 80,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,216.80x = 22,267,292,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,267,292,573.76/185,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,222.86

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