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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,588.73, 206,403.60 and 48,834.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,588.73, 206,403.60 and 48,834.81 is: 73,259.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,588.73 : 206,403.60 = 48,834.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,588.73/206,403.60 = 48,834.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,588.73x = 206,403.60 × 48,834.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,588.73x = 10,079,680,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,079,680,589.32/137,588.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,259.49

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