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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,731.78, 206,612.34 and 48,993.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,731.78, 206,612.34 and 48,993.58 is: 73,495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,731.78 : 206,612.34 = 48,993.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,731.78/206,612.34 = 48,993.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,731.78x = 206,612.34 × 48,993.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,731.78x = 10,122,678,208.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,122,678,208.78/137,731.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,495.59

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