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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,811.56, 381,999.98 and 149,487.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,811.56, 381,999.98 and 149,487.15 is: 206,292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,811.56 : 381,999.98 = 149,487.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,811.56/381,999.98 = 149,487.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,811.56x = 381,999.98 × 149,487.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,811.56x = 57,104,087,562.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,104,087,562.82/276,811.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,292.28

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