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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,073.64, 373,720.08 and 130,716.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,073.64, 373,720.08 and 130,716.44 is: 196,132.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,073.64 : 373,720.08 = 130,716.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,073.64/373,720.08 = 130,716.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,073.64x = 373,720.08 × 130,716.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,073.64x = 48,851,358,414.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,851,358,414.12/249,073.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,132.19

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