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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,560.18, 206,331.72 and 48,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,560.18, 206,331.72 and 48,802 is: 73,199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,560.18 : 206,331.72 = 48,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,560.18/206,331.72 = 48,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,560.18x = 206,331.72 × 48,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,560.18x = 10,069,400,599.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,069,400,599.44/137,560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,199.97

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