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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,609.58, 284,431.38 and 49,369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,609.58, 284,431.38 and 49,369.42 is: 74,058.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,609.58 : 284,431.38 = 49,369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,609.58/284,431.38 = 49,369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,609.58x = 284,431.38 × 49,369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,609.58x = 14,042,212,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,042,212,260.40/189,609.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,058.56

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