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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,954.92, 382,198.06 and 149,630.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,954.92, 382,198.06 and 149,630.62 is: 206,490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,954.92 : 382,198.06 = 149,630.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,954.92/382,198.06 = 149,630.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,954.92x = 382,198.06 × 149,630.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,954.92x = 57,188,530,769.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,188,530,769.61/276,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,490.39

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