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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,995.68, 373,603 and 130,639.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,995.68, 373,603 and 130,639.17 is: 196,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,995.68 : 373,603 = 130,639.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,995.68/373,603 = 130,639.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,995.68x = 373,603 × 130,639.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,995.68x = 48,807,185,829.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,807,185,829.51/248,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,016.20

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