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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,289.23, 382,659.39 and 149,964.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,289.23, 382,659.39 and 149,964.82 is: 206,951.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,289.23 : 382,659.39 = 149,964.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,289.23/382,659.39 = 149,964.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,289.23x = 382,659.39 × 149,964.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,289.23x = 57,385,446,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,385,446,458.62/277,289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,951.59

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