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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,933.12, 280,315.28 and 155,769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,933.12, 280,315.28 and 155,769.28 is: 215,166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,933.12 : 280,315.28 = 155,769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,933.12/280,315.28 = 155,769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,933.12x = 280,315.28 × 155,769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,933.12x = 43,664,509,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,664,509,338.60/202,933.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,166.99

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