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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,861, 470,795.82 and 173,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,861, 470,795.82 and 173,893 is: 260,841.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,861 : 470,795.82 = 173,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,861/470,795.82 = 173,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,861x = 470,795.82 × 173,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,861x = 81,868,097,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,868,097,527.26/313,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,841.89

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