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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,814.36, 373,331.70 and 130,457.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,814.36, 373,331.70 and 130,457.43 is: 195,743.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,814.36 : 373,331.70 = 130,457.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,814.36/373,331.70 = 130,457.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,814.36x = 373,331.70 × 130,457.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,814.36x = 48,703,894,119.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,703,894,119.53/248,814.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,743.90

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