Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,002, 210,003 and 41,506
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,002, 210,003 and 41,506 is: 62,259
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,002 : 210,003 = 41,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,002/210,003 = 41,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,002x = 210,003 × 41,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,002x = 8,716,384,518 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,716,384,518/140,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,259
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