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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,248.32, 382,603.59 and 149,924.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,248.32, 382,603.59 and 149,924.82 is: 206,896.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,248.32 : 382,603.59 = 149,924.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,248.32/382,603.59 = 149,924.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,248.32x = 382,603.59 × 149,924.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,248.32x = 57,361,773,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,361,773,612.48/277,248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,896.74

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