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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,156.43, 987,234.65 and 159,520.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,156.43, 987,234.65 and 159,520.43 is: 239,280.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,156.43 : 987,234.65 = 159,520.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,156.43/987,234.65 = 159,520.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,156.43x = 987,234.65 × 159,520.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,156.43x = 157,484,090,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,484,090,145.12/658,156.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,280.64

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