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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,680.68, 373,131.28 and 130,323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,680.68, 373,131.28 and 130,323.88 is: 195,543.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,680.68 : 373,131.28 = 130,323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,680.68/373,131.28 = 130,323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,680.68x = 373,131.28 × 130,323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,680.68x = 48,627,916,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,627,916,158.97/248,680.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,543.60

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