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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,775.48, 206,591.34 and 49,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,775.48, 206,591.34 and 49,016.04 is: 73,498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,775.48 : 206,591.34 = 49,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,775.48/206,591.34 = 49,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,775.48x = 206,591.34 × 49,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,775.48x = 10,126,289,385.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,126,289,385.09/137,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,498.49

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