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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,228.46, 168,365.73 and 33,335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,228.46, 168,365.73 and 33,335.66 is: 50,010.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,228.46 : 168,365.73 = 33,335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,228.46/168,365.73 = 33,335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,228.46x = 168,365.73 × 33,335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,228.46x = 5,612,582,730.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,612,582,730.93/112,228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,010.33

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