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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,276.44, 285,391.97 and 50,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,276.44, 285,391.97 and 50,046 is: 75,063.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,276.44 : 285,391.97 = 50,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,276.44/285,391.97 = 50,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,276.44x = 285,391.97 × 50,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,276.44x = 14,282,726,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282,726,530.62/190,276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,063.03

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