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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,245.80, 277,998.30 and 80,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,245.80, 277,998.30 and 80,140.20 is: 120,266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,245.80 : 277,998.30 = 80,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,245.80/277,998.30 = 80,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,245.80x = 277,998.30 × 80,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,245.80x = 22,278,839,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,278,839,361.66/185,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,266.37

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