Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,462.90, 210,578.92 and 65,546
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,462.90, 210,578.92 and 65,546 is: 98,265.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,462.90 : 210,578.92 = 65,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,462.90/210,578.92 = 65,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,462.90x = 210,578.92 × 65,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,462.90x = 13,802,605,890.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,802,605,890.32/140,462.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,265.14
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