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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,221.63, 382,566.02 and 149,897.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,221.63, 382,566.02 and 149,897.19 is: 206,858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,221.63 : 382,566.02 = 149,897.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,221.63/382,566.02 = 149,897.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,221.63x = 382,566.02 × 149,897.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,221.63x = 57,345,570,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,345,570,638.00/277,221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,858.21

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