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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,812, 257,722.86 and 47,153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,812, 257,722.86 and 47,153 is: 70,730.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,812 : 257,722.86 = 47,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,812/257,722.86 = 47,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,812x = 257,722.86 × 47,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,812x = 12,152,406,017.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,152,406,017.58/171,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,730.83

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