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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,948.08, 280,078.20 and 112,303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,948.08, 280,078.20 and 112,303.68 is: 154,984.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,948.08 : 280,078.20 = 112,303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,948.08/280,078.20 = 112,303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,948.08x = 280,078.20 × 112,303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,948.08x = 31,453,812,547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,453,812,547.78/202,948.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,984.53

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