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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,281.20, 372,575.70 and 130,037.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,281.20, 372,575.70 and 130,037.40 is: 195,136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,281.20 : 372,575.70 = 130,037.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,281.20/372,575.70 = 130,037.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,281.20x = 372,575.70 × 130,037.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,281.20x = 48,448,775,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,448,775,331.18/248,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,136.71

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