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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,002.24, 284,994.96 and 49,757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,002.24, 284,994.96 and 49,757.76 is: 74,634.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,002.24 : 284,994.96 = 49,757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,002.24/284,994.96 = 49,757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,002.24x = 284,994.96 × 49,757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,002.24x = 14,180,710,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,180,710,820.89/190,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,634.44

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