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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,297.26, 382,668.39 and 149,972.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,297.26, 382,668.39 and 149,972.46 is: 206,961.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,297.26 : 382,668.39 = 149,972.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,297.26/382,668.39 = 149,972.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,297.26x = 382,668.39 × 149,972.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,297.26x = 57,389,719,812.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,389,719,812.54/277,297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,961.01

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