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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,247, 174,372.12 and 33,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,247, 174,372.12 and 33,141 is: 49,711.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,247 : 174,372.12 = 33,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,247/174,372.12 = 33,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,247x = 174,372.12 × 33,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,247x = 5,778,866,428.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778,866,428.92/116,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,711.96

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