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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,926.19, 280,014.15 and 112,270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,926.19, 280,014.15 and 112,270.18 is: 154,919.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,926.19 : 280,014.15 = 112,270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,926.19/280,014.15 = 112,270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,926.19x = 280,014.15 × 112,270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,926.19x = 31,437,239,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,437,239,023.05/202,926.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,919.57

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