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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,661.29, 373,102.20 and 130,304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,661.29, 373,102.20 and 130,304.50 is: 195,514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,661.29 : 373,102.20 = 130,304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,661.29/373,102.20 = 130,304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,661.29x = 373,102.20 × 130,304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,661.29x = 48,616,894,687.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,616,894,687.14/248,661.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,514.53

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