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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,221.30, 277,961.55 and 80,115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,221.30, 277,961.55 and 80,115.70 is: 120,229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,221.30 : 277,961.55 = 80,115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,221.30/277,961.55 = 80,115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,221.30x = 277,961.55 × 80,115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,221.30x = 22,269,084,151.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,269,084,151.34/185,221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,229.61

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