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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,151.53, 987,227.31 and 159,515.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,151.53, 987,227.31 and 159,515.53 is: 239,273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,151.53 : 987,227.31 = 159,515.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,151.53/987,227.31 = 159,515.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,151.53x = 987,227.31 × 159,515.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,151.53x = 157,478,089,417.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,478,089,417.34/658,151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,273.30

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