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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,381, 473,280.42 and 173,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,381, 473,280.42 and 173,325.48 is: 260,103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,381 : 473,280.42 = 173,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,381/473,280.42 = 173,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,381x = 473,280.42 × 173,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,381x = 82,031,555,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,031,555,971.10/315,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,103.04

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