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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,616.20, 280,337.80 and 200,616.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,616.20, 280,337.80 and 200,616.20 is: 280,337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,616.20 : 280,337.80 = 200,616.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,616.20/280,337.80 = 200,616.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,616.20x = 280,337.80 × 200,616.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,616.20x = 56,240,304,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,240,304,152.36/200,616.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,337.80

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