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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,888.84, 382,106.73 and 149,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,888.84, 382,106.73 and 149,564.40 is: 206,398.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,888.84 : 382,106.73 = 149,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,888.84/382,106.73 = 149,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,888.84x = 382,106.73 × 149,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,888.84x = 57,149,563,808.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,149,563,808.41/276,888.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,398.94

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