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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,007.91, 382,270.90 and 149,683.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,007.91, 382,270.90 and 149,683.50 is: 206,563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,007.91 : 382,270.90 = 149,683.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,007.91/382,270.90 = 149,683.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,007.91x = 382,270.90 × 149,683.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,007.91x = 57,219,646,260.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,219,646,260.15/277,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,563.22

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