Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,056, 210,084 and 41,560
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,056, 210,084 and 41,560 is: 62,340
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,056 : 210,084 = 41,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,056/210,084 = 41,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,056x = 210,084 × 41,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,056x = 8,731,091,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,731,091,040/140,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,340
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