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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,298.99, 382,672.59 and 149,974.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,298.99, 382,672.59 and 149,974.59 is: 206,964.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,298.99 : 382,672.59 = 149,974.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,298.99/382,672.59 = 149,974.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,298.99x = 382,672.59 × 149,974.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,298.99x = 57,391,164,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,391,164,789.49/277,298.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,964.93

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