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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,916.98, 382,144.95 and 149,592.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,916.98, 382,144.95 and 149,592.18 is: 206,436.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,916.98 : 382,144.95 = 149,592.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,916.98/382,144.95 = 149,592.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,916.98x = 382,144.95 × 149,592.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,916.98x = 57,165,896,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,165,896,146.49/276,916.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,436.95

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