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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,849.14, 377,904.42 and 149,665.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,849.14, 377,904.42 and 149,665.21 is: 206,533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,849.14 : 377,904.42 = 149,665.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,849.14/377,904.42 = 149,665.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,849.14x = 377,904.42 × 149,665.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,849.14x = 56,559,143,434.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,559,143,434.47/273,849.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,533.94

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