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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,139.36, 987,209.03 and 159,503.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,139.36, 987,209.03 and 159,503.36 is: 239,255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,139.36 : 987,209.03 = 159,503.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,139.36/987,209.03 = 159,503.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,139.36x = 987,209.03 × 159,503.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,139.36x = 157,463,152,770.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,463,152,770.05/658,139.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,255.03

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