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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,615.20, 280,336.40 and 200,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,615.20, 280,336.40 and 200,615.20 is: 280,336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,615.20 : 280,336.40 = 200,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,615.20/280,336.40 = 200,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,615.20x = 280,336.40 × 200,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,615.20x = 56,239,742,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,239,742,953.28/200,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,336.40

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