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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,936.96, 280,053.34 and 112,296.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,936.96, 280,053.34 and 112,296.74 is: 154,969.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,936.96 : 280,053.34 = 112,296.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,936.96/280,053.34 = 112,296.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,936.96x = 280,053.34 × 112,296.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,936.96x = 31,449,077,108.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,449,077,108.11/202,936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,969.69

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