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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,927.94, 280,016.56 and 112,271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,927.94, 280,016.56 and 112,271.93 is: 154,921.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,927.94 : 280,016.56 = 112,271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,927.94/280,016.56 = 112,271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,927.94x = 280,016.56 × 112,271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,927.94x = 31,437,999,623.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,437,999,623.16/202,927.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,921.99

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