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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,755.32, 373,526.78 and 237,173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,755.32, 373,526.78 and 237,173.78 is: 353,295.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,755.32 : 373,526.78 = 237,173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,755.32/373,526.78 = 237,173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,755.32x = 373,526.78 × 237,173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,755.32x = 88,590,758,343.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,590,758,343.83/250,755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,295.63

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