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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,972.25, 206,771.22 and 62,999.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,972.25, 206,771.22 and 62,999.46 is: 94,413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,972.25 : 206,771.22 = 62,999.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,972.25/206,771.22 = 62,999.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,972.25x = 206,771.22 × 62,999.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,972.25x = 13,026,475,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,026,475,203.54/137,972.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,413.73

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