Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,512, 258,768 and 47,853
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 172,512, 258,768 and 47,853 is: 71,779.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,512 : 258,768 = 47,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,512/258,768 = 47,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,512x = 258,768 × 47,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,512x = 12,382,825,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,382,825,104/172,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,779.50
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