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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,758.32, 373,531.25 and 237,176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,758.32, 373,531.25 and 237,176.78 is: 353,300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,758.32 : 373,531.25 = 237,176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,758.32/373,531.25 = 237,176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,758.32x = 373,531.25 × 237,176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,758.32x = 88,592,939,104.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,592,939,104.38/250,758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,300.10

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