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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,222.04, 205,804.26 and 38,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,222.04, 205,804.26 and 38,703 is: 58,046.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,222.04 : 205,804.26 = 38,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,222.04/205,804.26 = 38,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,222.04x = 205,804.26 × 38,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,222.04x = 7,965,242,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,965,242,274.78/137,222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,046.38

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