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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,744.26, 206,609.10 and 44,242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,744.26, 206,609.10 and 44,242.72 is: 66,361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,744.26 : 206,609.10 = 44,242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,744.26/206,609.10 = 44,242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,744.26x = 206,609.10 × 44,242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,744.26x = 9,140,948,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,140,948,560.75/137,744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,361.74

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