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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,111.20, 536,882 and 236,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,111.20, 536,882 and 236,146 is: 325,825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,111.20 : 536,882 = 236,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,111.20/536,882 = 236,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,111.20x = 536,882 × 236,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,111.20x = 126,782,536,772
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,782,536,772/389,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,825.98

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