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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,293.97, 382,665.68 and 149,969.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,293.97, 382,665.68 and 149,969.56 is: 206,958.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,293.97 : 382,665.68 = 149,969.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,293.97/382,665.68 = 149,969.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,293.97x = 382,665.68 × 149,969.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,293.97x = 57,388,203,947.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,388,203,947.57/277,293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,958.00

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