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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,754.32, 373,525.29 and 237,172.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,754.32, 373,525.29 and 237,172.78 is: 353,294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,754.32 : 373,525.29 = 237,172.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,754.32/373,525.29 = 237,172.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,754.32x = 373,525.29 × 237,172.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,754.32x = 88,590,031,429.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,590,031,429.61/250,754.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,294.14

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