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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,237.66, 382,588.38 and 149,913.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,237.66, 382,588.38 and 149,913.26 is: 206,880.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,237.66 : 382,588.38 = 149,913.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,237.66/382,588.38 = 149,913.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,237.66x = 382,588.38 × 149,913.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,237.66x = 57,355,071,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,355,071,283.92/277,237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,880.52

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