Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,373.64, 210,322.86 and 84,853
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,373.64, 210,322.86 and 84,853 is: 127,135.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,373.64 : 210,322.86 = 84,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,373.64/210,322.86 = 84,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,373.64x = 210,322.86 × 84,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,373.64x = 17,846,525,639.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,846,525,639.58/140,373.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,135.88
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