Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,676.44, 211,032 and 45,881.27
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,676.44, 211,032 and 45,881.27 is: 68,827.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,676.44 : 211,032 = 45,881.27 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,676.44/211,032 = 45,881.27/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,676.44x = 211,032 × 45,881.27 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,676.44x = 9,682,415,906.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,682,415,906.85/140,676.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,827.56
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