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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,773.28, 284,659.92 and 49,532.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,773.28, 284,659.92 and 49,532.04 is: 74,298.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,773.28 : 284,659.92 = 49,532.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,773.28/284,659.92 = 49,532.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,773.28x = 284,659.92 × 49,532.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,773.28x = 14,099,786,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,099,786,543.84/189,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,298.06

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