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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,438.99, 377,336.88 and 149,255.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,438.99, 377,336.88 and 149,255.19 is: 205,967.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,438.99 : 377,336.88 = 149,255.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,438.99/377,336.88 = 149,255.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,438.99x = 377,336.88 × 149,255.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,438.99x = 56,319,487,718.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,319,487,718.41/273,438.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,967.29

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