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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,763.32, 373,538.69 and 237,181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,763.32, 373,538.69 and 237,181.78 is: 353,307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,763.32 : 373,538.69 = 237,181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,763.32/373,538.69 = 237,181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,763.32x = 373,538.69 × 237,181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,763.32x = 88,596,571,393.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,596,571,393.07/250,763.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,307.54

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