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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,316.26, 382,696.46 and 149,991.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,316.26, 382,696.46 and 149,991.82 is: 206,988.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,316.26 : 382,696.46 = 149,991.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,316.26/382,696.46 = 149,991.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,316.26x = 382,696.46 × 149,991.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,316.26x = 57,401,338,542.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,401,338,542.96/277,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,988.72

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