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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,294.15, 382,665.92 and 149,969.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,294.15, 382,665.92 and 149,969.74 is: 206,958.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,294.15 : 382,665.92 = 149,969.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,294.15/382,665.92 = 149,969.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,294.15x = 382,665.92 × 149,969.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,294.15x = 57,388,310,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,388,310,092.76/277,294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,958.24

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