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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,270.51, 382,633.32 and 149,946.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,270.51, 382,633.32 and 149,946.07 is: 206,925.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,270.51 : 382,633.32 = 149,946.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,270.51/382,633.32 = 149,946.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,270.51x = 382,633.32 × 149,946.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,270.51x = 57,374,362,585.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,374,362,585.05/277,270.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,925.59

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