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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,148.88, 987,223.32 and 159,512.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,148.88, 987,223.32 and 159,512.88 is: 239,269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,148.88 : 987,223.32 = 159,512.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,148.88/987,223.32 = 159,512.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,148.88x = 987,223.32 × 159,512.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,148.88x = 157,474,834,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,474,834,976.36/658,148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,269.32

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