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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,270.88, 283,906.32 and 49,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,270.88, 283,906.32 and 49,029.50 is: 73,544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,270.88 : 283,906.32 = 49,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,270.88/283,906.32 = 49,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,270.88x = 283,906.32 × 49,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,270.88x = 13,919,784,916.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,919,784,916.44/189,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,544.25

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