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