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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,953.84, 280,076.76 and 112,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,953.84, 280,076.76 and 112,316.40 is: 154,996.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,953.84 : 280,076.76 = 112,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,953.84/280,076.76 = 112,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,953.84x = 280,076.76 × 112,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,953.84x = 31,457,213,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,457,213,406.86/202,953.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,996.89

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