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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,144.48, 987,216.72 and 159,508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,144.48, 987,216.72 and 159,508.48 is: 239,262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,144.48 : 987,216.72 = 159,508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,144.48/987,216.72 = 159,508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,144.48x = 987,216.72 × 159,508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,144.48x = 157,469,438,437.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,469,438,437.79/658,144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,262.72

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