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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,264.80, 987,397.20 and 159,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,264.80, 987,397.20 and 159,628.80 is: 239,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,264.80 : 987,397.20 = 159,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,264.80/987,397.20 = 159,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,264.80x = 987,397.20 × 159,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,264.80x = 157,617,030,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,617,030,159.36/658,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,443.20

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