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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,957.40, 280,077.02 and 112,313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,957.40, 280,077.02 and 112,313.30 is: 154,990.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,957.40 : 280,077.02 = 112,313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,957.40/280,077.02 = 112,313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,957.40x = 280,077.02 × 112,313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,957.40x = 31,456,374,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,456,374,370.37/202,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,990.03

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