Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,069.60, 280,564 and 200,069.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 200,069.60, 280,564 and 200,069.60 is: 280,564
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,069.60 : 280,564 = 200,069.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,069.60/280,564 = 200,069.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,069.60x = 280,564 × 200,069.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,069.60x = 56,132,327,254.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,132,327,254.40/200,069.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,564
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