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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,178.30, 1,105,817.67 and 250,662.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,178.30, 1,105,817.67 and 250,662.33 is: 376,010.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,178.30 : 1,105,817.67 = 250,662.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,178.30/1,105,817.67 = 250,662.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,178.30x = 1,105,817.67 × 250,662.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,178.30x = 277,186,833,717.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,186,833,717.37/737,178.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,010.57

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