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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,930.95, 280,045.04 and 112,290.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,930.95, 280,045.04 and 112,290.74 is: 154,961.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,930.95 : 280,045.04 = 112,290.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,930.95/280,045.04 = 112,290.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,930.95x = 280,045.04 × 112,290.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,930.95x = 31,446,464,774.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,446,464,774.93/202,930.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,961.40

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