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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,617.70, 373,037.20 and 130,261.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,617.70, 373,037.20 and 130,261.37 is: 195,450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,617.70 : 373,037.20 = 130,261.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,617.70/373,037.20 = 130,261.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,617.70x = 373,037.20 × 130,261.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,617.70x = 48,592,334,542.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,592,334,542.12/248,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,450.02

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