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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,264, 174,397.68 and 33,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,264, 174,397.68 and 33,158 is: 49,737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,264 : 174,397.68 = 33,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,264/174,397.68 = 33,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,264x = 174,397.68 × 33,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,264x = 5,782,678,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,782,678,273.44/116,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,737.48

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