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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,810, 257,719.86 and 47,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,810, 257,719.86 and 47,151 is: 70,727.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,810 : 257,719.86 = 47,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,810/257,719.86 = 47,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,810x = 257,719.86 × 47,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,810x = 12,151,749,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,151,749,118.86/171,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,727.83

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