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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,160.48, 382,481.47 and 149,836.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,160.48, 382,481.47 and 149,836.08 is: 206,773.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,160.48 : 382,481.47 = 149,836.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,160.48/382,481.47 = 149,836.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,160.48x = 382,481.47 × 149,836.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,160.48x = 57,309,523,186.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,309,523,186.17/277,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,773.79

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