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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,973.16, 280,096.04 and 112,332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,973.16, 280,096.04 and 112,332.94 is: 155,015.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,973.16 : 280,096.04 = 112,332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,973.16/280,096.04 = 112,332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,973.16x = 280,096.04 × 112,332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,973.16x = 31,464,011,655.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,464,011,655.56/202,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,015.63

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