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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,477.48, 206,172.30 and 43,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,477.48, 206,172.30 and 43,961 is: 65,927.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,477.48 : 206,172.30 = 43,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,477.48/206,172.30 = 43,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,477.48x = 206,172.30 × 43,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,477.48x = 9,063,540,480.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,063,540,480.30/137,477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,927.46

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