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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,293.96, 382,665.36 and 149,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,293.96, 382,665.36 and 149,969.28 is: 206,957.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,293.96 : 382,665.36 = 149,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,293.96/382,665.36 = 149,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,293.96x = 382,665.36 × 149,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,293.96x = 57,388,048,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,388,048,520.14/277,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,957.44

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