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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,254.13, 168,408.93 and 33,368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,254.13, 168,408.93 and 33,368.02 is: 50,060.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,254.13 : 168,408.93 = 33,368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,254.13/168,408.93 = 33,368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,254.13x = 168,408.93 × 33,368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,254.13x = 5,619,472,544.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,619,472,544.42/112,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,060.27

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