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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,719.57, 373,473.52 and 237,138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,719.57, 373,473.52 and 237,138.03 is: 353,242.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,719.57 : 373,473.52 = 237,138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,719.57/373,473.52 = 237,138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,719.57x = 373,473.52 × 237,138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,719.57x = 88,564,774,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,564,774,197.12/250,719.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,242.37

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