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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,995, 205,492.50 and 38,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,995, 205,492.50 and 38,499 is: 57,748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,995 : 205,492.50 = 38,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,995/205,492.50 = 38,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,995x = 205,492.50 × 38,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,995x = 7,911,255,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,911,255,757.50/136,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,748.50

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