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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,171.76, 120,238.20 and 33,399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 80,171.76, 120,238.20 and 33,399.12 is: 50,090.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,171.76 : 120,238.20 = 33,399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,171.76/120,238.20 = 33,399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,171.76x = 120,238.20 × 33,399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,171.76x = 4,015,850,070.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,850,070.38/80,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,090.58

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