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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,143.63, 987,215.44 and 159,507.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,143.63, 987,215.44 and 159,507.63 is: 239,261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,143.63 : 987,215.44 = 159,507.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,143.63/987,215.44 = 159,507.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,143.63x = 987,215.44 × 159,507.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,143.63x = 157,468,395,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,468,395,133.81/658,143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,261.44

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