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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,546.84, 284,320.62 and 49,305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,546.84, 284,320.62 and 49,305.24 is: 73,957.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,546.84 : 284,320.62 = 49,305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,546.84/284,320.62 = 49,305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,546.84x = 284,320.62 × 49,305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,546.84x = 14,018,496,406.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018,496,406.05/189,546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,957.95

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