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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,934.46, 280,049.88 and 112,294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,934.46, 280,049.88 and 112,294.25 is: 154,966.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,934.46 : 280,049.88 = 112,294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,934.46/280,049.88 = 112,294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,934.46x = 280,049.88 × 112,294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,934.46x = 31,447,989,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,447,989,836.94/202,934.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,966.24

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