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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,544.67, 206,248.96 and 48,784.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,544.67, 206,248.96 and 48,784.87 is: 73,153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,544.67 : 206,248.96 = 48,784.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,544.67/206,248.96 = 48,784.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,544.67x = 206,248.96 × 48,784.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,544.67x = 10,061,828,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,061,828,701.24/137,544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,153.17

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