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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,918.64, 280,035.99 and 112,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,918.64, 280,035.99 and 112,273.14 is: 154,941.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,918.64 : 280,035.99 = 112,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,918.64/280,035.99 = 112,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,918.64x = 280,035.99 × 112,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,918.64x = 31,440,519,910.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,440,519,910.31/202,918.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,941.51

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