Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,009.60, 211,459.52 and 70,840
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 141,009.60, 211,459.52 and 70,840 is: 106,232.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,009.60 : 211,459.52 = 70,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,009.60/211,459.52 = 70,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,009.60x = 211,459.52 × 70,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,009.60x = 14,979,792,396.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,979,792,396.80/141,009.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,232.43
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