Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,032.84, 209,981.04 and 46,507
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,032.84, 209,981.04 and 46,507 is: 69,737.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,032.84 : 209,981.04 = 46,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,032.84/209,981.04 = 46,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,032.84x = 209,981.04 × 46,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,032.84x = 9,765,588,227.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,765,588,227.28/140,032.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,737.84
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