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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,254.52, 175,881.78 and 33,014.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,254.52, 175,881.78 and 33,014.69 is: 49,522.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,254.52 : 175,881.78 = 33,014.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,254.52/175,881.78 = 33,014.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,254.52x = 175,881.78 × 33,014.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,254.52x = 5,806,682,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,806,682,223.50/117,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,522.03

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