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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,743.20, 373,508.72 and 237,161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,743.20, 373,508.72 and 237,161.66 is: 353,277.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,743.20 : 373,508.72 = 237,161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,743.20/373,508.72 = 237,161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,743.20x = 373,508.72 × 237,161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,743.20x = 88,581,945,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,581,945,895.68/250,743.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,277.57

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