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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,164.20, 987,246.30 and 159,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,164.20, 987,246.30 and 159,528.20 is: 239,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,164.20 : 987,246.30 = 159,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,164.20/987,246.30 = 159,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,164.20x = 987,246.30 × 159,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,164.20x = 157,493,625,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,493,625,195.66/658,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,292.30

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