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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,140.23, 987,210.35 and 159,504.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,140.23, 987,210.35 and 159,504.23 is: 239,256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,140.23 : 987,210.35 = 159,504.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,140.23/987,210.35 = 159,504.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,140.23x = 987,210.35 × 159,504.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,140.23x = 157,464,225,927.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,464,225,927.26/658,140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,256.35

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