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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,727.52, 206,600.64 and 44,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,727.52, 206,600.64 and 44,227.60 is: 66,344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,727.52 : 206,600.64 = 44,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,727.52/206,600.64 = 44,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,727.52x = 206,600.64 × 44,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,727.52x = 9,137,450,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,137,450,465.66/137,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,344.41

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