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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,958.51, 280,075.86 and 112,318.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,958.51, 280,075.86 and 112,318.30 is: 154,995.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,958.51 : 280,075.86 = 112,318.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,958.51/280,075.86 = 112,318.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,958.51x = 280,075.86 × 112,318.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,958.51x = 31,457,644,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,457,644,466.24/202,958.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,995.44

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