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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,922.08, 284,899.68 and 49,680.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,922.08, 284,899.68 and 49,680.48 is: 74,525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,922.08 : 284,899.68 = 49,680.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,922.08/284,899.68 = 49,680.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,922.08x = 284,899.68 × 49,680.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,922.08x = 14,153,952,854.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,153,952,854.25/189,922.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,525.05

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