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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,864.42, 373,362.48 and 130,503.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,864.42, 373,362.48 and 130,503.98 is: 195,790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,864.42 : 373,362.48 = 130,503.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,864.42/373,362.48 = 130,503.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,864.42x = 373,362.48 × 130,503.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,864.42x = 48,725,289,622.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,725,289,622.67/248,864.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,790.50

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