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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,644.26, 206,446.95 and 44,137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,644.26, 206,446.95 and 44,137.86 is: 66,200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,644.26 : 206,446.95 = 44,137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,644.26/206,446.95 = 44,137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,644.26x = 206,446.95 × 44,137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,644.26x = 9,112,126,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,112,126,576.53/137,644.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,200.56

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