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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,157, 98,217.14 and 46,975.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,157, 98,217.14 and 46,975.62 is: 64,839.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,157 : 98,217.14 = 46,975.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,157/98,217.14 = 46,975.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,157x = 98,217.14 × 46,975.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,157x = 4,613,811,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,811,046.13/71,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,839.88

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