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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,924.24, 382,155.60 and 149,599.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,924.24, 382,155.60 and 149,599.68 is: 206,447.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,924.24 : 382,155.60 = 149,599.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,924.24/382,155.60 = 149,599.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,924.24x = 382,155.60 × 149,599.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,924.24x = 57,170,355,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,170,355,470.21/276,924.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,447.64

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