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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,971.85, 206,983.44 and 48,010.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,971.85, 206,983.44 and 48,010.82 is: 72,025.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,971.85 : 206,983.44 = 48,010.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,971.85/206,983.44 = 48,010.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,971.85x = 206,983.44 × 48,010.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,971.85x = 9,937,443,645.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,937,443,645.90/137,971.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,025.16

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