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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,159.24, 168,212.92 and 33,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,159.24, 168,212.92 and 33,254.44 is: 49,873.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,159.24 : 168,212.92 = 33,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,159.24/168,212.92 = 33,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,159.24x = 168,212.92 × 33,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,159.24x = 5,593,826,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,593,826,455.36/112,159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,873.97

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