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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,683.16, 373,135.02 and 130,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,683.16, 373,135.02 and 130,326.40 is: 195,547.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,683.16 : 373,135.02 = 130,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,683.16/373,135.02 = 130,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,683.16x = 373,135.02 × 130,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,683.16x = 48,629,343,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,629,343,870.53/248,683.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,547.39

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