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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,925.94, 280,013.81 and 112,269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,925.94, 280,013.81 and 112,269.93 is: 154,919.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,925.94 : 280,013.81 = 112,269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,925.94/280,013.81 = 112,269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,925.94x = 280,013.81 × 112,269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,925.94x = 31,437,130,286.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,437,130,286.38/202,925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,919.23

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