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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,979.46, 382,231.82 and 149,655.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,979.46, 382,231.82 and 149,655.02 is: 206,524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,979.46 : 382,231.82 = 149,655.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,979.46/382,231.82 = 149,655.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,979.46x = 382,231.82 × 149,655.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,979.46x = 57,202,909,129.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,202,909,129.71/276,979.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,524.02

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