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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,145.98, 987,218.98 and 159,509.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,145.98, 987,218.98 and 159,509.98 is: 239,264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,145.98 : 987,218.98 = 159,509.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,145.98/987,218.98 = 159,509.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,145.98x = 987,218.98 × 159,509.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,145.98x = 157,471,279,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,471,279,755.42/658,145.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,264.97

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