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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,285.59, 382,654.26 and 149,961.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,285.59, 382,654.26 and 149,961.24 is: 206,946.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,285.59 : 382,654.26 = 149,961.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,285.59/382,654.26 = 149,961.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,285.59x = 382,654.26 × 149,961.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,285.59x = 57,383,307,320.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,383,307,320.88/277,285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,946.59

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