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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,955.84, 280,079.52 and 112,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,955.84, 280,079.52 and 112,318.40 is: 154,999.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,955.84 : 280,079.52 = 112,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,955.84/280,079.52 = 112,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,955.84x = 280,079.52 × 112,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,955.84x = 31,458,083,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,458,083,559.17/202,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,999.65

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