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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,889.69, 382,107.92 and 149,565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,889.69, 382,107.92 and 149,565.28 is: 206,400.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,889.69 : 382,107.92 = 149,565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,889.69/382,107.92 = 149,565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,889.69x = 382,107.92 × 149,565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,889.69x = 57,150,078,616.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,150,078,616.13/276,889.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,400.17

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