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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,420.76, 287,129.16 and 49,265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,420.76, 287,129.16 and 49,265.48 is: 73,897.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,420.76 : 287,129.16 = 49,265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,420.76/287,129.16 = 49,265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,420.76x = 287,129.16 × 49,265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,420.76x = 14,145,554,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145,554,453.75/191,420.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,897.70

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