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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,927.44, 280,015.88 and 112,271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,927.44, 280,015.88 and 112,271.43 is: 154,921.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,927.44 : 280,015.88 = 112,271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,927.44/280,015.88 = 112,271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,927.44x = 280,015.88 × 112,271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,927.44x = 31,437,782,708.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,437,782,708.95/202,927.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,921.30

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