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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,996.94, 206,870.70 and 49,229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,996.94, 206,870.70 and 49,229.34 is: 73,799.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,996.94 : 206,870.70 = 49,229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,996.94/206,870.70 = 49,229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,996.94x = 206,870.70 × 49,229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,996.94x = 10,184,108,026.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,184,108,026.34/137,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,799.52

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