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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,753.32, 373,523.81 and 237,171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,753.32, 373,523.81 and 237,171.78 is: 353,292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,753.32 : 373,523.81 = 237,171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,753.32/373,523.81 = 237,171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,753.32x = 373,523.81 × 237,171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,753.32x = 88,589,305,704.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,589,305,704.22/250,753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,292.65

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