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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,277.70, 382,644.37 and 149,953.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,277.70, 382,644.37 and 149,953.29 is: 206,936.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,277.70 : 382,644.37 = 149,953.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,277.70/382,644.37 = 149,953.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,277.70x = 382,644.37 × 149,953.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,277.70x = 57,378,782,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,378,782,181.48/277,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,936.16

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