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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,237.91, 382,588.02 and 149,913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,237.91, 382,588.02 and 149,913.20 is: 206,880.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,237.91 : 382,588.02 = 149,913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,237.91/382,588.02 = 149,913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,237.91x = 382,588.02 × 149,913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,237.91x = 57,354,992,446.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,354,992,446.92/277,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,880.05

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