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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,994.36, 280,128.30 and 112,350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,994.36, 280,128.30 and 112,350.32 is: 155,041.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,994.36 : 280,128.30 = 112,350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,994.36/280,128.30 = 112,350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,994.36x = 280,128.30 × 112,350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,994.36x = 31,472,504,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,472,504,146.06/202,994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,041.27

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