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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,133.96, 987,200.95 and 159,497.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,133.96, 987,200.95 and 159,497.96 is: 239,246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,133.96 : 987,200.95 = 159,497.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,133.96/987,200.95 = 159,497.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,133.96x = 987,200.95 × 159,497.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,133.96x = 157,456,538,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,456,538,152.38/658,133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,246.94

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