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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,127.22, 382,435.83 and 149,802.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,127.22, 382,435.83 and 149,802.82 is: 206,728.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,127.22 : 382,435.83 = 149,802.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,127.22/382,435.83 = 149,802.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,127.22x = 382,435.83 × 149,802.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,127.22x = 57,289,964,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,289,964,846.95/277,127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,728.03

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