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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,510.42, 206,265.79 and 37,671.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,510.42, 206,265.79 and 37,671.47 is: 56,507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,510.42 : 206,265.79 = 37,671.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,510.42/206,265.79 = 37,671.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,510.42x = 206,265.79 × 37,671.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,510.42x = 7,770,335,520.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,770,335,520.01/137,510.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,507.25

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