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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,649.42, 373,369.59 and 237,068.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,649.42, 373,369.59 and 237,068.15 is: 353,138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,649.42 : 373,369.59 = 237,068.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,649.42/373,369.59 = 237,068.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,649.42x = 373,369.59 × 237,068.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,649.42x = 88,514,036,100.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,514,036,100.71/250,649.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,138.81

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