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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,808.69, 381,995.99 and 149,484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,808.69, 381,995.99 and 149,484.28 is: 206,288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,808.69 : 381,995.99 = 149,484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,808.69/381,995.99 = 149,484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,808.69x = 381,995.99 × 149,484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,808.69x = 57,102,395,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,102,395,528.04/276,808.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,288.31

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