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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,970.37, 280,099.64 and 112,332.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,970.37, 280,099.64 and 112,332.59 is: 155,019.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,970.37 : 280,099.64 = 112,332.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,970.37/280,099.64 = 112,332.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,970.37x = 280,099.64 × 112,332.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,970.37x = 31,464,316,899.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,464,316,899.60/202,970.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,019.26

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