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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,542.30, 206,245.40 and 48,782.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,542.30, 206,245.40 and 48,782.50 is: 73,149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,542.30 : 206,245.40 = 48,782.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,542.30/206,245.40 = 48,782.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,542.30x = 206,245.40 × 48,782.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,542.30x = 10,061,166,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,061,166,225.50/137,542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,149.61

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