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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,057.28, 205,585.92 and 37,226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,057.28, 205,585.92 and 37,226.88 is: 55,840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,057.28 : 205,585.92 = 37,226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,057.28/205,585.92 = 37,226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,057.28x = 205,585.92 × 37,226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,057.28x = 7,653,322,373.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,653,322,373.53/137,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,840.32

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