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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,437.20, 372,655.80 and 130,144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,437.20, 372,655.80 and 130,144.80 is: 195,217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,437.20 : 372,655.80 = 130,144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,437.20/372,655.80 = 130,144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,437.20x = 372,655.80 × 130,144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,437.20x = 48,499,214,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,499,214,559.84/248,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,217.20

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