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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,927.72, 284,907.78 and 49,686.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,927.72, 284,907.78 and 49,686.12 is: 74,533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,927.72 : 284,907.78 = 49,686.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,927.72/284,907.78 = 49,686.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,927.72x = 284,907.78 × 49,686.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,927.72x = 14,155,962,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,155,962,146.01/189,927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,533.42

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