Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,084.06, 210,127.52 and 40,244
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,084.06, 210,127.52 and 40,244 is: 60,366.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,084.06 : 210,127.52 = 40,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,084.06/210,127.52 = 40,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,084.06x = 210,127.52 × 40,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,084.06x = 8,456,371,914.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,456,371,914.88/140,084.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,366.41
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