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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,740.98, 373,221.39 and 130,384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,740.98, 373,221.39 and 130,384.02 is: 195,633.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,740.98 : 373,221.39 = 130,384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,740.98/373,221.39 = 130,384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,740.98x = 373,221.39 × 130,384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,740.98x = 48,662,105,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,662,105,178.19/248,740.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,633.65

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