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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,651.17, 373,087.01 and 130,294.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,651.17, 373,087.01 and 130,294.37 is: 195,499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,651.17 : 373,087.01 = 130,294.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,651.17/373,087.01 = 130,294.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,651.17x = 373,087.01 × 130,294.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,651.17x = 48,611,138,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,611,138,181.59/248,651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,499.34

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