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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,541.91, 206,313.62 and 62,609.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,541.91, 206,313.62 and 62,609.65 is: 93,914.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,541.91 : 206,313.62 = 62,609.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,541.91/206,313.62 = 62,609.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,541.91x = 206,313.62 × 62,609.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,541.91x = 12,917,223,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,917,223,538.43/137,541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,914.82

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