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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,589,432.70, 280,251,249.50 and 200,589,432.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,589,432.70, 280,251,249.50 and 200,589,432.70 is: 280,251,249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,589,432.70 : 280,251,249.50 = 200,589,432.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,589,432.70/280,251,249.50 = 200,589,432.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,589,432.70x = 280,251,249.50 × 200,589,432.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,589,432.70x = 56,215,439,150,671,152
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,215,439,150,671,152/200,589,432.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,251,249.50

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