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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,106.36, 382,406.55 and 149,781.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,106.36, 382,406.55 and 149,781.96 is: 206,698.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,106.36 : 382,406.55 = 149,781.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,106.36/382,406.55 = 149,781.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,106.36x = 382,406.55 × 149,781.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,106.36x = 57,277,602,575.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,277,602,575.84/277,106.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,698.99

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