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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,961.08, 278,784.84 and 80,700.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,961.08, 278,784.84 and 80,700.74 is: 120,983.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,961.08 : 278,784.84 = 80,700.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,961.08/278,784.84 = 80,700.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,961.08x = 278,784.84 × 80,700.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,961.08x = 22,498,142,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,498,142,888.78/185,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,983.07

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