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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,245, 174,369.12 and 33,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,245, 174,369.12 and 33,139 is: 49,708.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,245 : 174,369.12 = 33,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,245/174,369.12 = 33,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,245x = 174,369.12 × 33,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,245x = 5,778,418,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778,418,267.68/116,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,708.96

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