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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,935.46, 280,051.26 and 112,295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,935.46, 280,051.26 and 112,295.25 is: 154,967.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,935.46 : 280,051.26 = 112,295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,935.46/280,051.26 = 112,295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,935.46x = 280,051.26 × 112,295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,935.46x = 31,448,426,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,448,426,254.52/202,935.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,967.62

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