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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,063.97, 382,348.42 and 149,739.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,063.97, 382,348.42 and 149,739.66 is: 206,640.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,063.97 : 382,348.42 = 149,739.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,063.97/382,348.42 = 149,739.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,063.97x = 382,348.42 × 149,739.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,063.97x = 57,252,722,037.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,252,722,037.99/277,063.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,640.81

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