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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,151.88, 987,227.82 and 159,515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,151.88, 987,227.82 and 159,515.88 is: 239,273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,151.88 : 987,227.82 = 159,515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,151.88/987,227.82 = 159,515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,151.88x = 987,227.82 × 159,515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,151.88x = 157,478,514,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,478,514,467.78/658,151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,273.82

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