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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,952.78, 280,070.64 and 112,308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,952.78, 280,070.64 and 112,308.68 is: 154,983.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,952.78 : 280,070.64 = 112,308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,952.78/280,070.64 = 112,308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,952.78x = 280,070.64 × 112,308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,952.78x = 31,454,363,885.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,454,363,885.16/202,952.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,983.66

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