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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,149.24, 382,466.22 and 149,824.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,149.24, 382,466.22 and 149,824.84 is: 206,758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,149.24 : 382,466.22 = 149,824.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,149.24/382,466.22 = 149,824.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,149.24x = 382,466.22 × 149,824.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,149.24x = 57,302,940,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,302,940,216.90/277,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,758.42

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