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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,251.50, 987,380.49 and 159,615.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,251.50, 987,380.49 and 159,615.50 is: 239,424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,251.50 : 987,380.49 = 159,615.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,251.50/987,380.49 = 159,615.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,251.50x = 987,380.49 × 159,615.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,251.50x = 157,601,230,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,601,230,601.60/658,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,424.04

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