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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,972.37, 280,102.41 and 112,334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,972.37, 280,102.41 and 112,334.59 is: 155,022.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,972.37 : 280,102.41 = 112,334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,972.37/280,102.41 = 112,334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,972.37x = 280,102.41 × 112,334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,972.37x = 31,465,187,423.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,465,187,423.18/202,972.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,022.02

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