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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,140.48, 987,210.72 and 159,504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,140.48, 987,210.72 and 159,504.48 is: 239,256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,140.48 : 987,210.72 = 159,504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,140.48/987,210.72 = 159,504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,140.48x = 987,210.72 × 159,504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,140.48x = 157,464,532,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,464,532,544.03/658,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,256.72

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