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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,439.20, 372,658.80 and 130,146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,439.20, 372,658.80 and 130,146.80 is: 195,220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,439.20 : 372,658.80 = 130,146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,439.20/372,658.80 = 130,146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,439.20x = 372,658.80 × 130,146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,439.20x = 48,500,350,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,500,350,311.84/248,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,220.20

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