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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,533.55, 206,232.28 and 48,773.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,533.55, 206,232.28 and 48,773.75 is: 73,136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,533.55 : 206,232.28 = 48,773.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,533.55/206,232.28 = 48,773.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,533.55x = 206,232.28 × 48,773.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,533.55x = 10,058,720,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,058,720,513.55/137,533.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,136.49

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