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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,674.16, 373,121.52 and 130,317.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,674.16, 373,121.52 and 130,317.38 is: 195,533.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,674.16 : 373,121.52 = 130,317.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,674.16/373,121.52 = 130,317.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,674.16x = 373,121.52 × 130,317.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,674.16x = 48,624,218,908.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,624,218,908.02/248,674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,533.86

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