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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,429,439.45, 280,983,852.75 and 200,429,439.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,429,439.45, 280,983,852.75 and 200,429,439.45 is: 280,983,852.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,429,439.45 : 280,983,852.75 = 200,429,439.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,429,439.45/280,983,852.75 = 200,429,439.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,429,439.45x = 280,983,852.75 × 200,429,439.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,429,439.45x = 56,317,436,101,183,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,317,436,101,183,840/200,429,439.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,983,852.75

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