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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,916.33, 280,024.86 and 112,276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,916.33, 280,024.86 and 112,276.11 is: 154,941.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,916.33 : 280,024.86 = 112,276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,916.33/280,024.86 = 112,276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,916.33x = 280,024.86 × 112,276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,916.33x = 31,440,101,984.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,440,101,984.09/202,916.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,941.21

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