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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,955.48, 382,198.08 and 149,630.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,955.48, 382,198.08 and 149,630.68 is: 206,490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,955.48 : 382,198.08 = 149,630.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,955.48/382,198.08 = 149,630.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,955.48x = 382,198.08 × 149,630.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,955.48x = 57,188,558,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,188,558,605.09/276,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,490.08

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