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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,744.79, 284,616.91 and 49,503.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,744.79, 284,616.91 and 49,503.42 is: 74,255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,744.79 : 284,616.91 = 49,503.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,744.79/284,616.91 = 49,503.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,744.79x = 284,616.91 × 49,503.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,744.79x = 14,089,510,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,089,510,434.83/189,744.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,255.06

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