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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,737.48, 373,216.14 and 130,380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,737.48, 373,216.14 and 130,380.52 is: 195,628.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,737.48 : 373,216.14 = 130,380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,737.48/373,216.14 = 130,380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,737.48x = 373,216.14 × 130,380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,737.48x = 48,660,114,405.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,660,114,405.59/248,737.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,628.40

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