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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,911.71, 280,026.41 and 112,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,911.71, 280,026.41 and 112,266.20 is: 154,931.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,911.71 : 280,026.41 = 112,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,911.71/280,026.41 = 112,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,911.71x = 280,026.41 × 112,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,911.71x = 31,437,501,931.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,437,501,931.07/202,911.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,931.93

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