Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,208.86, 859,815.36 and 173,853.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 573,208.86, 859,815.36 and 173,853.09 is: 260,780.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
573,208.86 : 859,815.36 = 173,853.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
573,208.86/859,815.36 = 173,853.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
573,208.86x = 859,815.36 × 173,853.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
573,208.86x = 149,481,557,165.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,481,557,165.46/573,208.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,780.26
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