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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,939.40, 382,176.72 and 149,615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,939.40, 382,176.72 and 149,615 is: 206,468.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,939.40 : 382,176.72 = 149,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,939.40/382,176.72 = 149,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,939.40x = 382,176.72 × 149,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,939.40x = 57,179,369,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,179,369,962.80/276,939.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,468.89

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