Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,500, 258,750 and 47,841
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 172,500, 258,750 and 47,841 is: 71,761.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,500 : 258,750 = 47,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,500/258,750 = 47,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,500x = 258,750 × 47,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,500x = 12,378,858,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,378,858,750/172,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,761.50
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