Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,206, 987,309 and 159,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 658,206, 987,309 and 159,570 is: 239,355
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,206 : 987,309 = 159,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,206/987,309 = 159,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,206x = 987,309 × 159,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,206x = 157,544,897,130 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,544,897,130/658,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,355
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