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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,744.20, 373,510.21 and 237,162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,744.20, 373,510.21 and 237,162.66 is: 353,279.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,744.20 : 373,510.21 = 237,162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,744.20/373,510.21 = 237,162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,744.20x = 373,510.21 × 237,162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,744.20x = 88,582,674,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,582,674,940.76/250,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,279.06

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