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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,145.24, 382,460.28 and 149,821.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,145.24, 382,460.28 and 149,821.08 is: 206,753.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,145.24 : 382,460.28 = 149,821.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,145.24/382,460.28 = 149,821.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,145.24x = 382,460.28 × 149,821.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,145.24x = 57,300,612,206.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,300,612,206.70/277,145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,753.01

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