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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,823.88, 382,016.92 and 149,499.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,823.88, 382,016.92 and 149,499.45 is: 206,309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,823.88 : 382,016.92 = 149,499.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,823.88/382,016.92 = 149,499.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,823.88x = 382,016.92 × 149,499.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,823.88x = 57,111,319,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,111,319,430.69/276,823.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,309.22

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