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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,409.27, 377,295.95 and 149,225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,409.27, 377,295.95 and 149,225.48 is: 205,926.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,409.27 : 377,295.95 = 149,225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,409.27/377,295.95 = 149,225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,409.27x = 377,295.95 × 149,225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,409.27x = 56,302,169,437.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,302,169,437.92/273,409.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,926.34

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