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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,925.64, 382,157.73 and 149,601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,925.64, 382,157.73 and 149,601.22 is: 206,449.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,925.64 : 382,157.73 = 149,601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,925.64/382,157.73 = 149,601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,925.64x = 382,157.73 × 149,601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,925.64x = 57,171,261,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,171,261,685.04/276,925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,449.87

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