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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,247.16, 382,599.72 and 149,922.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,247.16, 382,599.72 and 149,922.45 is: 206,892.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,247.16 : 382,599.72 = 149,922.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,247.16/382,599.72 = 149,922.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,247.16x = 382,599.72 × 149,922.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,247.16x = 57,360,287,391.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,360,287,391.71/277,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,892.25

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