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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,998.80, 281,048.40 and 200,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,998.80, 281,048.40 and 200,998.80 is: 281,048.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,998.80 : 281,048.40 = 200,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,998.80/281,048.40 = 200,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,998.80x = 281,048.40 × 200,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,998.80x = 56,490,391,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,490,391,141.92/200,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,048.40

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