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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,359.20, 372,692.70 and 130,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,359.20, 372,692.70 and 130,115.40 is: 195,253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,359.20 : 372,692.70 = 130,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,359.20/372,692.70 = 130,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,359.20x = 372,692.70 × 130,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,359.20x = 48,493,059,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,493,059,737.58/248,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,253.73

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