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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,610.08, 284,431.44 and 49,368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,610.08, 284,431.44 and 49,368.96 is: 74,057.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,610.08 : 284,431.44 = 49,368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,610.08/284,431.44 = 49,368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,610.08x = 284,431.44 × 49,368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,610.08x = 14,042,084,384.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,042,084,384.10/189,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,057.69

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