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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,762.64, 373,537.60 and 237,181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,762.64, 373,537.60 and 237,181.28 is: 353,306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,762.64 : 373,537.60 = 237,181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,762.64/373,537.60 = 237,181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,762.64x = 373,537.60 × 237,181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,762.64x = 88,596,126,096.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,596,126,096.13/250,762.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,306.72

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