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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,203.84, 987,305.58 and 159,567.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,203.84, 987,305.58 and 159,567.84 is: 239,351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,203.84 : 987,305.58 = 159,567.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,203.84/987,305.58 = 159,567.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,203.84x = 987,305.58 × 159,567.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,203.84x = 157,542,218,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,542,218,820.55/658,203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,351.72

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