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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,922.63, 372,719.64 and 130,344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,922.63, 372,719.64 and 130,344.70 is: 195,169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,922.63 : 372,719.64 = 130,344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,922.63/372,719.64 = 130,344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,922.63x = 372,719.64 × 130,344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,922.63x = 48,582,029,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,582,029,659.91/248,922.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,169.20

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