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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,787.52, 284,686.40 and 49,543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,787.52, 284,686.40 and 49,543.04 is: 74,315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,787.52 : 284,686.40 = 49,543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,787.52/284,686.40 = 49,543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,787.52x = 284,686.40 × 49,543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,787.52x = 14,104,229,702.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,104,229,702.66/189,787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,315.90

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