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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,191.25, 987,286.88 and 159,555.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,191.25, 987,286.88 and 159,555.25 is: 239,332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,191.25 : 987,286.88 = 159,555.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,191.25/987,286.88 = 159,555.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,191.25x = 987,286.88 × 159,555.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,191.25x = 157,526,804,960.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,526,804,960.12/658,191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,332.88

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