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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,177.44, 382,504.74 and 149,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,177.44, 382,504.74 and 149,853 is: 206,797.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,177.44 : 382,504.74 = 149,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,177.44/382,504.74 = 149,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,177.44x = 382,504.74 × 149,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,177.44x = 57,319,482,803.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,319,482,803.22/277,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,797.07

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