Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,509, 258,763.50 and 47,850
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 172,509, 258,763.50 and 47,850 is: 71,775
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,509 : 258,763.50 = 47,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,509/258,763.50 = 47,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,509x = 258,763.50 × 47,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,509x = 12,381,833,475 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,381,833,475/172,509 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,775
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