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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,311.26, 382,689.46 and 149,986.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,311.26, 382,689.46 and 149,986.82 is: 206,981.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,311.26 : 382,689.46 = 149,986.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,311.26/382,689.46 = 149,986.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,311.26x = 382,689.46 × 149,986.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,311.26x = 57,398,375,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,398,375,152.92/277,311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,981.77

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