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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,972.17, 206,983.92 and 48,011.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,972.17, 206,983.92 and 48,011.14 is: 72,025.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,972.17 : 206,983.92 = 48,011.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,972.17/206,983.92 = 48,011.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,972.17x = 206,983.92 × 48,011.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,972.17x = 9,937,532,685.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,937,532,685.89/137,972.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,025.63

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