Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,879.72, 211,275 and 46,088
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 140,879.72, 211,275 and 46,088 is: 69,117.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,879.72 : 211,275 = 46,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,879.72/211,275 = 46,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,879.72x = 211,275 × 46,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,879.72x = 9,737,242,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,737,242,200/140,879.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,117.42
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