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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,186.92, 382,517.94 and 149,862.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,186.92, 382,517.94 and 149,862.48 is: 206,810.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,186.92 : 382,517.94 = 149,862.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,186.92/382,517.94 = 149,862.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,186.92x = 382,517.94 × 149,862.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,186.92x = 57,325,087,132.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,325,087,132.89/277,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,810.22

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