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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,986.81, 280,119.74 and 112,342.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,986.81, 280,119.74 and 112,342.95 is: 155,032.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,986.81 : 280,119.74 = 112,342.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,986.81/280,119.74 = 112,342.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,986.81x = 280,119.74 × 112,342.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,986.81x = 31,469,477,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,469,477,383.12/202,986.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,032.13

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