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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,275.19, 382,640.92 and 149,950.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,275.19, 382,640.92 and 149,950.79 is: 206,932.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,275.19 : 382,640.92 = 149,950.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,275.19/382,640.92 = 149,950.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,275.19x = 382,640.92 × 149,950.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,275.19x = 57,377,307,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,377,307,395.62/277,275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,932.71

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