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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,678.19, 373,127.52 and 130,321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,678.19, 373,127.52 and 130,321.38 is: 195,539.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,678.19 : 373,127.52 = 130,321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,678.19/373,127.52 = 130,321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,678.19x = 373,127.52 × 130,321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,678.19x = 48,626,493,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,626,493,322.38/248,678.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,539.84

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