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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,211.52, 382,551.68 and 149,887.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,211.52, 382,551.68 and 149,887.04 is: 206,844.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,211.52 : 382,551.68 = 149,887.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,211.52/382,551.68 = 149,887.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,211.52x = 382,551.68 × 149,887.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,211.52x = 57,339,538,962.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,339,538,962.23/277,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,844.00

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