Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,690, 211,035 and 42,194
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,690, 211,035 and 42,194 is: 63,291
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,690 : 211,035 = 42,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,690/211,035 = 42,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,690x = 211,035 × 42,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,690x = 8,904,410,790 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,904,410,790/140,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,291
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