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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,742.07, 373,507.04 and 237,160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,742.07, 373,507.04 and 237,160.53 is: 353,275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,742.07 : 373,507.04 = 237,160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,742.07/373,507.04 = 237,160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,742.07x = 373,507.04 × 237,160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,742.07x = 88,581,128,158.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,581,128,158.03/250,742.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,275.89

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