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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,459.81, 206,222.52 and 48,721.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,459.81, 206,222.52 and 48,721.07 is: 73,093.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,459.81 : 206,222.52 = 48,721.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,459.81/206,222.52 = 48,721.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,459.81x = 206,222.52 × 48,721.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,459.81x = 10,047,381,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,047,381,832.50/137,459.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,093.23

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