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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,695.86, 373,153.95 and 130,339.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,695.86, 373,153.95 and 130,339.02 is: 195,566.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,695.86 : 373,153.95 = 130,339.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,695.86/373,153.95 = 130,339.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,695.86x = 373,153.95 × 130,339.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,695.86x = 48,636,520,152.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,636,520,152.13/248,695.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,566.26

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