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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,973.76, 206,954.88 and 39,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,973.76, 206,954.88 and 39,477.76 is: 59,214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,973.76 : 206,954.88 = 39,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,973.76/206,954.88 = 39,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,973.76x = 206,954.88 × 39,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,973.76x = 8,170,115,083.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,170,115,083.47/137,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,214.99

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