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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,825.83, 287,739.70 and 49,661.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,825.83, 287,739.70 and 49,661.13 is: 74,491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,825.83 : 287,739.70 = 49,661.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,825.83/287,739.70 = 49,661.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,825.83x = 287,739.70 × 49,661.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,825.83x = 14,289,479,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,289,479,266.40/191,825.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,491.95

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