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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,975.38, 280,106.54 and 112,337.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,975.38, 280,106.54 and 112,337.58 is: 155,026.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,975.38 : 280,106.54 = 112,337.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,975.38/280,106.54 = 112,337.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,975.38x = 280,106.54 × 112,337.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,975.38x = 31,466,490,845.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,466,490,845.77/202,975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,026.15

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