Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,254.66, 205,898.60 and 48,490
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 137,254.66, 205,898.60 and 48,490 is: 72,740.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,254.66 : 205,898.60 = 48,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,254.66/205,898.60 = 48,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,254.66x = 205,898.60 × 48,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,254.66x = 9,984,023,114 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,984,023,114/137,254.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,740.87
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