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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,788.71, 284,683.11 and 49,546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,788.71, 284,683.11 and 49,546.12 is: 74,319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,788.71 : 284,683.11 = 49,546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,788.71/284,683.11 = 49,546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,788.71x = 284,683.11 × 49,546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,788.71x = 14,104,943,530.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,104,943,530.03/189,788.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,319.19

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