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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,047.10, 280,532.50 and 200,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,047.10, 280,532.50 and 200,047.10 is: 280,532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,047.10 : 280,532.50 = 200,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,047.10/280,532.50 = 200,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,047.10x = 280,532.50 × 200,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,047.10x = 56,119,713,080.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,119,713,080.75/200,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,532.50

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