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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,588.80, 278,383.20 and 80,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,588.80, 278,383.20 and 80,612.80 is: 120,919.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,588.80 : 278,383.20 = 80,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,588.80/278,383.20 = 80,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,588.80x = 278,383.20 × 80,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,588.80x = 22,441,249,224.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,441,249,224.96/185,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,919.20

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