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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,806.25, 205,229.91 and 48,044.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,806.25, 205,229.91 and 48,044.17 is: 72,073.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,806.25 : 205,229.91 = 48,044.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,806.25/205,229.91 = 48,044.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,806.25x = 205,229.91 × 48,044.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,806.25x = 9,860,100,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,860,100,685.12/136,806.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,073.47

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