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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,078.60, 280,576.60 and 200,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,078.60, 280,576.60 and 200,078.60 is: 280,576.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,078.60 : 280,576.60 = 200,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,078.60/280,576.60 = 200,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,078.60x = 280,576.60 × 200,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,078.60x = 56,137,373,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,137,373,320.76/200,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,576.60

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