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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,152.53, 987,228.81 and 159,516.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,152.53, 987,228.81 and 159,516.53 is: 239,274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,152.53 : 987,228.81 = 159,516.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,152.53/987,228.81 = 159,516.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,152.53x = 987,228.81 × 159,516.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,152.53x = 157,479,314,087.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,479,314,087.23/658,152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,274.80

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