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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,247.81, 382,602.89 and 149,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,247.81, 382,602.89 and 149,924.32 is: 206,896.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,247.81 : 382,602.89 = 149,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,247.81/382,602.89 = 149,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,247.81x = 382,602.89 × 149,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,247.81x = 57,361,477,531.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,361,477,531.59/277,247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,896.05

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