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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,919.64, 280,037.37 and 112,274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,919.64, 280,037.37 and 112,274.14 is: 154,942.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,919.64 : 280,037.37 = 112,274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,919.64/280,037.37 = 112,274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,919.64x = 280,037.37 × 112,274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,919.64x = 31,440,954,884.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,440,954,884.61/202,919.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,942.89

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