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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,183.14, 382,512.69 and 149,858.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,183.14, 382,512.69 and 149,858.73 is: 206,805.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,183.14 : 382,512.69 = 149,858.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,183.14/382,512.69 = 149,858.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,183.14x = 382,512.69 × 149,858.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,183.14x = 57,322,865,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,322,865,932.28/277,183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,805.03

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