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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,810.89, 381,999.02 and 149,486.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,810.89, 381,999.02 and 149,486.47 is: 206,291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,810.89 : 381,999.02 = 149,486.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,810.89/381,999.02 = 149,486.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,810.89x = 381,999.02 × 149,486.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,810.89x = 57,103,685,416.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,103,685,416.98/276,810.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,291.33

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