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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,728.70, 206,593.05 and 49,082.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,728.70, 206,593.05 and 49,082.30 is: 73,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,728.70 : 206,593.05 = 49,082.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,728.70/206,593.05 = 49,082.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,728.70x = 206,593.05 × 49,082.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,728.70x = 10,140,062,058.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,140,062,058.02/137,728.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,623.45

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