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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,302.20, 372,607.20 and 130,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,302.20, 372,607.20 and 130,058.40 is: 195,168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,302.20 : 372,607.20 = 130,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,302.20/372,607.20 = 130,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,302.20x = 372,607.20 × 130,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,302.20x = 48,460,696,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,460,696,260.48/248,302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,168.21

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