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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,848, 326,850.24 and 136,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,848, 326,850.24 and 136,246 is: 188,019.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,848 : 326,850.24 = 136,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,848/326,850.24 = 136,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,848x = 326,850.24 × 136,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,848x = 44,532,037,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,532,037,799.04/236,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,019.48

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