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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,135.28, 987,202.92 and 159,499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,135.28, 987,202.92 and 159,499.28 is: 239,248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,135.28 : 987,202.92 = 159,499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,135.28/987,202.92 = 159,499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,135.28x = 987,202.92 × 159,499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,135.28x = 157,458,154,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,458,154,953.90/658,135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,248.92

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