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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,950.84, 280,072.62 and 112,313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,950.84, 280,072.62 and 112,313.40 is: 154,992.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,950.84 : 280,072.62 = 112,313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,950.84/280,072.62 = 112,313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,950.84x = 280,072.62 × 112,313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,950.84x = 31,455,908,199.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,455,908,199.11/202,950.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,992.75

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