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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,086.60, 280,587.80 and 200,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,086.60, 280,587.80 and 200,086.60 is: 280,587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,086.60 : 280,587.80 = 200,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,086.60/280,587.80 = 200,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,086.60x = 280,587.80 × 200,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,086.60x = 56,141,858,903.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,141,858,903.48/200,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,587.80

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