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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,413.12, 277,972.08 and 80,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,413.12, 277,972.08 and 80,157.76 is: 120,172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,413.12 : 277,972.08 = 80,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,413.12/277,972.08 = 80,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,413.12x = 277,972.08 × 80,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,413.12x = 22,281,619,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,281,619,275.34/185,413.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,172.83

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