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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,947.98, 382,187.73 and 149,623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,947.98, 382,187.73 and 149,623.18 is: 206,479.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,947.98 : 382,187.73 = 149,623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,947.98/382,187.73 = 149,623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,947.98x = 382,187.73 × 149,623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,947.98x = 57,184,143,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,184,143,519.58/276,947.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,479.73

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