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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,155.52, 987,233.22 and 159,519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,155.52, 987,233.22 and 159,519.52 is: 239,279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,155.52 : 987,233.22 = 159,519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,155.52/987,233.22 = 159,519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,155.52x = 987,233.22 × 159,519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,155.52x = 157,482,969,382.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,482,969,382.45/658,155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,279.27

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