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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,225.28, 382,571.04 and 149,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,225.28, 382,571.04 and 149,901.92 is: 206,864.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,225.28 : 382,571.04 = 149,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,225.28/382,571.04 = 149,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,225.28x = 382,571.04 × 149,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,225.28x = 57,348,133,432.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,348,133,432.40/277,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,864.73

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