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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,247.20, 372,524.70 and 130,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,247.20, 372,524.70 and 130,003.40 is: 195,085.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,247.20 : 372,524.70 = 130,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,247.20/372,524.70 = 130,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,247.20x = 372,524.70 × 130,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,247.20x = 48,429,477,583.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,429,477,583.98/248,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,085.70

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