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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,683.20, 373,135.02 and 130,326.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,683.20, 373,135.02 and 130,326.38 is: 195,547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,683.20 : 373,135.02 = 130,326.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,683.20/373,135.02 = 130,326.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,683.20x = 373,135.02 × 130,326.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,683.20x = 48,629,336,407.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,629,336,407.83/248,683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,547.33

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