Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,646, 210,969 and 42,150
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,646, 210,969 and 42,150 is: 63,225
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,646 : 210,969 = 42,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,646/210,969 = 42,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,646x = 210,969 × 42,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,646x = 8,892,343,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,892,343,350/140,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,225
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