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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,098.06, 205,646.78 and 37,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,098.06, 205,646.78 and 37,272.76 is: 55,909.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,098.06 : 205,646.78 = 37,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,098.06/205,646.78 = 37,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,098.06x = 205,646.78 × 37,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,098.06x = 7,665,023,075.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665,023,075.71/137,098.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,909.06

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