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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,889.84, 382,108.11 and 149,565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,889.84, 382,108.11 and 149,565.40 is: 206,400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,889.84 : 382,108.11 = 149,565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,889.84/382,108.11 = 149,565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,889.84x = 382,108.11 × 149,565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,889.84x = 57,150,152,315.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,150,152,315.39/276,889.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,400.32

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