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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,543.62, 284,309.96 and 49,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,543.62, 284,309.96 and 49,302.24 is: 73,951.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,543.62 : 284,309.96 = 49,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,543.62/284,309.96 = 49,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,543.62x = 284,309.96 × 49,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,543.62x = 14,017,117,882.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,017,117,882.31/189,543.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,951.94

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