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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,923.62, 373,451.04 and 130,563.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,923.62, 373,451.04 and 130,563.18 is: 195,879.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,923.62 : 373,451.04 = 130,563.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,923.62/373,451.04 = 130,563.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,923.62x = 373,451.04 × 130,563.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,923.62x = 48,758,955,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,758,955,356.71/248,923.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,879.18

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