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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,536.61, 206,282.78 and 37,673.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,536.61, 206,282.78 and 37,673.45 is: 56,504.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,536.61 : 206,282.78 = 37,673.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,536.61/206,282.78 = 37,673.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,536.61x = 206,282.78 × 37,673.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,536.61x = 7,771,384,747.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771,384,747.63/137,536.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,504.12

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