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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,993.81, 280,129.39 and 112,349.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,993.81, 280,129.39 and 112,349.95 is: 155,041.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,993.81 : 280,129.39 = 112,349.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,993.81/280,129.39 = 112,349.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,993.81x = 280,129.39 × 112,349.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,993.81x = 31,472,522,960.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,472,522,960.03/202,993.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,041.79

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