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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,252.98, 382,609.14 and 149,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,252.98, 382,609.14 and 149,928.60 is: 206,901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,252.98 : 382,609.14 = 149,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,252.98/382,609.14 = 149,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,252.98x = 382,609.14 × 149,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,252.98x = 57,364,052,707.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,364,052,707.40/277,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,901.48

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