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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,806.94, 381,993.58 and 149,482.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,806.94, 381,993.58 and 149,482.53 is: 206,285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,806.94 : 381,993.58 = 149,482.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,806.94/381,993.58 = 149,482.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,806.94x = 381,993.58 × 149,482.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,806.94x = 57,101,367,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,101,367,363.44/276,806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,285.90

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