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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,186.75, 987,280.13 and 159,550.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,186.75, 987,280.13 and 159,550.75 is: 239,326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,186.75 : 987,280.13 = 159,550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,186.75/987,280.13 = 159,550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,186.75x = 987,280.13 × 159,550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,186.75x = 157,521,285,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,521,285,201.60/658,186.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,326.13

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