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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,773.20, 373,313.70 and 130,529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,773.20, 373,313.70 and 130,529.40 is: 195,874.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,773.20 : 373,313.70 = 130,529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,773.20/373,313.70 = 130,529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,773.20x = 373,313.70 × 130,529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,773.20x = 48,728,413,272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,728,413,272.78/248,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,874.85

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