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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,333.63, 206,001.72 and 48,602.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,333.63, 206,001.72 and 48,602.18 is: 72,903.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,333.63 : 206,001.72 = 48,602.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,333.63/206,001.72 = 48,602.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,333.63x = 206,001.72 × 48,602.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,333.63x = 10,012,131,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012,131,645.74/137,333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,903.72

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