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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,257.82, 382,616.70 and 149,934.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,257.82, 382,616.70 and 149,934.32 is: 206,909.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,257.82 : 382,616.70 = 149,934.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,257.82/382,616.70 = 149,934.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,257.82x = 382,616.70 × 149,934.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,257.82x = 57,367,374,735.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,367,374,735.14/277,257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,909.85

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