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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,228.25, 987,342.51 and 159,592.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,228.25, 987,342.51 and 159,592.25 is: 239,388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,228.25 : 987,342.51 = 159,592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,228.25/987,342.51 = 159,592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,228.25x = 987,342.51 × 159,592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,228.25x = 157,572,212,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,572,212,691.55/658,228.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,388.41

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