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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,278.76, 382,644.71 and 149,954.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,278.76, 382,644.71 and 149,954.32 is: 206,936.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,278.76 : 382,644.71 = 149,954.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,278.76/382,644.71 = 149,954.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,278.76x = 382,644.71 × 149,954.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,278.76x = 57,379,227,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,379,227,289.65/277,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,936.97

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