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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,779.78, 284,669.67 and 49,538.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,779.78, 284,669.67 and 49,538.54 is: 74,307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,779.78 : 284,669.67 = 49,538.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,779.78/284,669.67 = 49,538.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,779.78x = 284,669.67 × 49,538.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,779.78x = 14,102,119,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102,119,834.08/189,779.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,307.81

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