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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,954.79, 280,073.40 and 112,310.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,954.79, 280,073.40 and 112,310.69 is: 154,986.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,954.79 : 280,073.40 = 112,310.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,954.79/280,073.40 = 112,310.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,954.79x = 280,073.40 × 112,310.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,954.79x = 31,455,235,404.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,455,235,404.28/202,954.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,986.42

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