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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,977.61, 206,787.36 and 62,020.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,977.61, 206,787.36 and 62,020.02 is: 92,949.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,977.61 : 206,787.36 = 62,020.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,977.61/206,787.36 = 62,020.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,977.61x = 206,787.36 × 62,020.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,977.61x = 12,824,956,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,824,956,202.95/137,977.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,949.55

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