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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,680.18, 373,130.53 and 130,323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,680.18, 373,130.53 and 130,323.38 is: 195,542.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,680.18 : 373,130.53 = 130,323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,680.18/373,130.53 = 130,323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,680.18x = 373,130.53 × 130,323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,680.18x = 48,627,631,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,627,631,850.79/248,680.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,542.85

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