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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,087.60, 280,589.20 and 200,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,087.60, 280,589.20 and 200,087.60 is: 280,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,087.60 : 280,589.20 = 200,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,087.60/280,589.20 = 200,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,087.60x = 280,589.20 × 200,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,087.60x = 56,142,419,613.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,142,419,613.92/200,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,589.20

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