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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,921.63, 372,718.14 and 130,343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,921.63, 372,718.14 and 130,343.70 is: 195,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,921.63 : 372,718.14 = 130,343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,921.63/372,718.14 = 130,343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,921.63x = 372,718.14 × 130,343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,921.63x = 48,581,461,424.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,581,461,424.72/248,921.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,167.70

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