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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,441.99, 377,341.02 and 149,258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,441.99, 377,341.02 and 149,258.19 is: 205,971.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,441.99 : 377,341.02 = 149,258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,441.99/377,341.02 = 149,258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,441.99x = 377,341.02 × 149,258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,441.99x = 56,321,237,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,321,237,657.95/273,441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,971.43

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