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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,930.44, 280,020 and 112,274.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,930.44, 280,020 and 112,274.43 is: 154,925.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,930.44 : 280,020 = 112,274.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,930.44/280,020 = 112,274.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,930.44x = 280,020 × 112,274.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,930.44x = 31,439,085,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,439,085,888.60/202,930.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,925.43

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