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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,912.72, 284,885.28 and 49,671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,912.72, 284,885.28 and 49,671.12 is: 74,510.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,912.72 : 284,885.28 = 49,671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,912.72/284,885.28 = 49,671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,912.72x = 284,885.28 × 49,671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,912.72x = 14,150,570,929.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,150,570,929.11/189,912.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,510.92

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