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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,221.26, 382,565.61 and 149,896.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,221.26, 382,565.61 and 149,896.82 is: 206,857.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,221.26 : 382,565.61 = 149,896.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,221.26/382,565.61 = 149,896.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,221.26x = 382,565.61 × 149,896.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,221.26x = 57,345,368,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,345,368,380.36/277,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,857.76

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