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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,046.10, 280,531.10 and 200,046.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,046.10, 280,531.10 and 200,046.10 is: 280,531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,046.10 : 280,531.10 = 200,046.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,046.10/280,531.10 = 200,046.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,046.10x = 280,531.10 × 200,046.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,046.10x = 56,119,152,483.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,119,152,483.71/200,046.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,531.10

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