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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,998.65, 382,258.24 and 149,674.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,998.65, 382,258.24 and 149,674.23 is: 206,550.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,998.65 : 382,258.24 = 149,674.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,998.65/382,258.24 = 149,674.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,998.65x = 382,258.24 × 149,674.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,998.65x = 57,214,207,358.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,214,207,358.97/276,998.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,550.49

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