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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,968.15, 280,089.14 and 112,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,968.15, 280,089.14 and 112,327.94 is: 155,008.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,968.15 : 280,089.14 = 112,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,968.15/280,089.14 = 112,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,968.15x = 280,089.14 × 112,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,968.15x = 31,461,834,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,461,834,150.49/202,968.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,008.73

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