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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,991.38, 257,988.51 and 47,339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,991.38, 257,988.51 and 47,339.22 is: 71,009.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,991.38 : 257,988.51 = 47,339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,991.38/257,988.51 = 47,339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,991.38x = 257,988.51 × 47,339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,991.38x = 12,212,974,832.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,212,974,832.36/171,991.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,009.23

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