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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,927.91, 280,040.84 and 112,287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,927.91, 280,040.84 and 112,287.69 is: 154,957.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,927.91 : 280,040.84 = 112,287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,927.91/280,040.84 = 112,287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,927.91x = 280,040.84 × 112,287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,927.91x = 31,445,138,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,445,138,467.82/202,927.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,957.19

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