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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,239.54, 177,362.38 and 33,996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,239.54, 177,362.38 and 33,996.30 is: 50,995.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,239.54 : 177,362.38 = 33,996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,239.54/177,362.38 = 33,996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,239.54x = 177,362.38 × 33,996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,239.54x = 6,029,664,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,029,664,679.19/118,239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,995.33

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