Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,596.56, 210,924 and 73,999.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,596.56, 210,924 and 73,999.98 is: 111,015.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,596.56 : 210,924 = 73,999.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,596.56/210,924 = 73,999.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,596.56x = 210,924 × 73,999.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,596.56x = 15,608,371,781.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,608,371,781.52/140,596.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,015.32
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