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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,149.13, 987,223.70 and 159,513.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,149.13, 987,223.70 and 159,513.13 is: 239,269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,149.13 : 987,223.70 = 159,513.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,149.13/987,223.70 = 159,513.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,149.13x = 987,223.70 × 159,513.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,149.13x = 157,475,141,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,475,141,599.62/658,149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,269.70

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