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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,973.60, 381,838.80 and 237,528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,973.60, 381,838.80 and 237,528.80 is: 357,114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,973.60 : 381,838.80 = 237,528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,973.60/381,838.80 = 237,528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,973.60x = 381,838.80 × 237,528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,973.60x = 90,697,711,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,697,711,957.44/253,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,114.72

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