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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,359.62, 206,007.08 and 37,496.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,359.62, 206,007.08 and 37,496.06 is: 56,235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,359.62 : 206,007.08 = 37,496.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,359.62/206,007.08 = 37,496.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,359.62x = 206,007.08 × 37,496.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,359.62x = 7,724,453,832.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,724,453,832.10/137,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,235.26

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