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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,804.70, 377,707.05 and 237,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,804.70, 377,707.05 and 237,030.30 is: 355,545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,804.70 : 377,707.05 = 237,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,804.70/377,707.05 = 237,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,804.70x = 377,707.05 × 237,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,804.70x = 89,528,015,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,528,015,373.62/251,804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,545.45

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