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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,932.49, 206,901.34 and 38,095.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,932.49, 206,901.34 and 38,095.33 is: 57,143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,932.49 : 206,901.34 = 38,095.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,932.49/206,901.34 = 38,095.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,932.49x = 206,901.34 × 38,095.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,932.49x = 7,881,975,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,881,975,151.52/137,932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,143.72

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