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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,128.22, 382,437.21 and 149,803.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,128.22, 382,437.21 and 149,803.82 is: 206,729.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,128.22 : 382,437.21 = 149,803.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,128.22/382,437.21 = 149,803.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,128.22x = 382,437.21 × 149,803.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,128.22x = 57,290,554,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,290,554,968.14/277,128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,729.42

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