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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,273, 123,196.74 and 49,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,273, 123,196.74 and 49,529 is: 68,350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,273 : 123,196.74 = 49,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,273/123,196.74 = 49,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,273x = 123,196.74 × 49,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,273x = 6,101,811,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,101,811,335.46/89,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,350.02

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