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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,219.26, 382,562.85 and 149,894.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,219.26, 382,562.85 and 149,894.82 is: 206,855.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,219.26 : 382,562.85 = 149,894.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,219.26/382,562.85 = 149,894.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,219.26x = 382,562.85 × 149,894.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,219.26x = 57,344,189,539.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,344,189,539.44/277,219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,855.00

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