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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,949.48, 382,189.80 and 149,624.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,949.48, 382,189.80 and 149,624.68 is: 206,481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,949.48 : 382,189.80 = 149,624.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,949.48/382,189.80 = 149,624.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,949.48x = 382,189.80 × 149,624.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,949.48x = 57,185,026,524.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,185,026,524.26/276,949.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,481.80

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