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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,190.63, 987,285.94 and 159,554.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,190.63, 987,285.94 and 159,554.63 is: 239,331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,190.63 : 987,285.94 = 159,554.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,190.63/987,285.94 = 159,554.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,190.63x = 987,285.94 × 159,554.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,190.63x = 157,526,042,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,526,042,860.90/658,190.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,331.94

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