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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,539.24, 206,311.72 and 44,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,539.24, 206,311.72 and 44,044.72 is: 66,068.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,539.24 : 206,311.72 = 44,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,539.24/206,311.72 = 44,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,539.24x = 206,311.72 × 44,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,539.24x = 9,086,941,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,086,941,940.12/137,539.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,068.00

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