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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,987.62, 280,123.45 and 112,349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,987.62, 280,123.45 and 112,349.84 is: 155,043.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,987.62 : 280,123.45 = 112,349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,987.62/280,123.45 = 112,349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,987.62x = 280,123.45 × 112,349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,987.62x = 31,471,823,106.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,471,823,106.26/202,987.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,043.07

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