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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,976.93, 280,104.14 and 112,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,976.93, 280,104.14 and 112,327.60 is: 155,009.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,976.93 : 280,104.14 = 112,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,976.93/280,104.14 = 112,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,976.93x = 280,104.14 × 112,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,976.93x = 31,463,425,796.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,463,425,796.26/202,976.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,009.86

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