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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,809.70, 381,997.38 and 149,485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,809.70, 381,997.38 and 149,485.28 is: 206,289.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,809.70 : 381,997.38 = 149,485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,809.70/381,997.38 = 149,485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,809.70x = 381,997.38 × 149,485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,809.70x = 57,102,986,824.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,102,986,824.13/276,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,289.69

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