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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,744.23, 206,601.76 and 44,242.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,744.23, 206,601.76 and 44,242.69 is: 66,359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,744.23 : 206,601.76 = 44,242.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,744.23/206,601.76 = 44,242.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,744.23x = 206,601.76 × 44,242.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,744.23x = 9,140,617,621.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,140,617,621.13/137,744.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,359.35

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