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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,409, 284,114.04 and 49,168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,409, 284,114.04 and 49,168.84 is: 73,753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,409 : 284,114.04 = 49,168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,409/284,114.04 = 49,168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,409x = 284,114.04 × 49,168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,409x = 13,969,557,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,969,557,774.51/189,409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,753.40

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