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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,672.17, 373,118.51 and 130,315.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,672.17, 373,118.51 and 130,315.37 is: 195,530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,672.17 : 373,118.51 = 130,315.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,672.17/373,118.51 = 130,315.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,672.17x = 373,118.51 × 130,315.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,672.17x = 48,623,077,943.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,623,077,943.08/248,672.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,530.84

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