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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,674.67, 373,122.26 and 130,317.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,674.67, 373,122.26 and 130,317.87 is: 195,534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,674.67 : 373,122.26 = 130,317.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,674.67/373,122.26 = 130,317.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,674.67x = 373,122.26 × 130,317.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,674.67x = 48,624,498,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,624,498,172.79/248,674.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,534.58

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