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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,714.10, 206,541.96 and 48,972.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,714.10, 206,541.96 and 48,972.96 is: 73,449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,714.10 : 206,541.96 = 48,972.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,714.10/206,541.96 = 48,972.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,714.10x = 206,541.96 × 48,972.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,714.10x = 10,114,971,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,114,971,145.40/137,714.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,449.06

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