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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,828.70, 373,353.30 and 130,471.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,828.70, 373,353.30 and 130,471.92 is: 195,765.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,828.70 : 373,353.30 = 130,471.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,828.70/373,353.30 = 130,471.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,828.70x = 373,353.30 × 130,471.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,828.70x = 48,712,121,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,712,121,889.34/248,828.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,765.69

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