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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,834.38, 284,767.97 and 49,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,834.38, 284,767.97 and 49,593 is: 74,393.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,834.38 : 284,767.97 = 49,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,834.38/284,767.97 = 49,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,834.38x = 284,767.97 × 49,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,834.38x = 14,122,497,688.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,122,497,688.25/189,834.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,393.79

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