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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,086.50, 987,134.88 and 159,450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,086.50, 987,134.88 and 159,450.50 is: 239,176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,086.50 : 987,134.88 = 159,450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,086.50/987,134.88 = 159,450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,086.50x = 987,134.88 × 159,450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,086.50x = 157,399,150,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,399,150,183.44/658,086.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,176.99

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