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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,297.23, 382,670.16 and 149,972.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,297.23, 382,670.16 and 149,972.82 is: 206,962.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,297.23 : 382,670.16 = 149,972.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,297.23/382,670.16 = 149,972.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,297.23x = 382,670.16 × 149,972.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,297.23x = 57,390,123,025.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,390,123,025.05/277,297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,962.48

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