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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,289.12, 382,659.23 and 149,964.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,289.12, 382,659.23 and 149,964.71 is: 206,951.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,289.12 : 382,659.23 = 149,964.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,289.12/382,659.23 = 149,964.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,289.12x = 382,659.23 × 149,964.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,289.12x = 57,385,380,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,385,380,830.69/277,289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,951.44

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