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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,147.58, 382,463.72 and 149,823.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,147.58, 382,463.72 and 149,823.14 is: 206,755.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,147.58 : 382,463.72 = 149,823.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,147.58/382,463.72 = 149,823.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,147.58x = 382,463.72 × 149,823.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,147.58x = 57,301,915,466.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,301,915,466.48/277,147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,755.97

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