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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,774.02, 205,257.39 and 48,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,774.02, 205,257.39 and 48,034.44 is: 72,085.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,774.02 : 205,257.39 = 48,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,774.02/205,257.39 = 48,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,774.02x = 205,257.39 × 48,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,774.02x = 9,859,423,784.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,859,423,784.51/136,774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,085.50

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