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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,757.32, 373,529.76 and 237,175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,757.32, 373,529.76 and 237,175.78 is: 353,298.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,757.32 : 373,529.76 = 237,175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,757.32/373,529.76 = 237,175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,757.32x = 373,529.76 × 237,175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,757.32x = 88,592,212,181.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,592,212,181.21/250,757.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,298.61

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