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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,973.37, 280,103.79 and 112,335.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,973.37, 280,103.79 and 112,335.59 is: 155,023.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,973.37 : 280,103.79 = 112,335.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,973.37/280,103.79 = 112,335.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,973.37x = 280,103.79 × 112,335.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,973.37x = 31,465,624,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,465,624,510.89/202,973.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,023.41

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