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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,388,740.40, 280,947,344.40 and 200,388,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,388,740.40, 280,947,344.40 and 200,388,740.40 is: 280,947,344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,388,740.40 : 280,947,344.40 = 200,388,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,388,740.40/280,947,344.40 = 200,388,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,388,740.40x = 280,947,344.40 × 200,388,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,388,740.40x = 56,298,684,463,040,992
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,298,684,463,040,992/200,388,740.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,947,344.40

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