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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,762.32, 373,537.20 and 237,180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,762.32, 373,537.20 and 237,180.78 is: 353,306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,762.32 : 373,537.20 = 237,180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,762.32/373,537.20 = 237,180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,762.32x = 373,537.20 × 237,180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,762.32x = 88,595,844,455.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,595,844,455.02/250,762.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,306.05

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