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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,614.20, 280,335 and 200,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,614.20, 280,335 and 200,614.20 is: 280,335

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,614.20 : 280,335 = 200,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,614.20/280,335 = 200,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,614.20x = 280,335 × 200,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,614.20x = 56,239,181,757
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,239,181,757/200,614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,335

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