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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,719.36, 373,189.20 and 130,362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,719.36, 373,189.20 and 130,362.56 is: 195,601.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,719.36 : 373,189.20 = 130,362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,719.36/373,189.20 = 130,362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,719.36x = 373,189.20 × 130,362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,719.36x = 48,649,899,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,649,899,476.35/248,719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,601.58

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