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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,695.11, 373,152.83 and 130,338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,695.11, 373,152.83 and 130,338.27 is: 195,565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,695.11 : 373,152.83 = 130,338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,695.11/373,152.83 = 130,338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,695.11x = 373,152.83 × 130,338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,695.11x = 48,636,093,656.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,636,093,656.11/248,695.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,565.14

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