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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,515.04, 284,238.36 and 49,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,515.04, 284,238.36 and 49,265.04 is: 73,888.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,515.04 : 284,238.36 = 49,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,515.04/284,238.36 = 49,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,515.04x = 284,238.36 × 49,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,515.04x = 14,003,014,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,003,014,174.93/189,515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,888.67

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