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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,167.84, 174,251.72 and 33,061.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,167.84, 174,251.72 and 33,061.84 is: 49,592.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,167.84 : 174,251.72 = 33,061.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,167.84/174,251.72 = 33,061.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,167.84x = 174,251.72 × 33,061.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,167.84x = 5,761,082,486.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,761,082,486.36/116,167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,592.75

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