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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,940.76, 280,051.02 and 112,295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,940.76, 280,051.02 and 112,295.16 is: 154,963.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,940.76 : 280,051.02 = 112,295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,940.76/280,051.02 = 112,295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,940.76x = 280,051.02 × 112,295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,940.76x = 31,448,374,099.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,448,374,099.06/202,940.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,963.32

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