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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,955.50, 373,586.34 and 130,711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,955.50, 373,586.34 and 130,711.70 is: 196,147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,955.50 : 373,586.34 = 130,711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,955.50/373,586.34 = 130,711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,955.50x = 373,586.34 × 130,711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,955.50x = 48,832,105,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,832,105,598.18/248,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,147.93

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