Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,170, 211,755 and 42,674
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 141,170, 211,755 and 42,674 is: 64,011
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,170 : 211,755 = 42,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,170/211,755 = 42,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,170x = 211,755 × 42,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,170x = 9,036,432,870 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,036,432,870/141,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,011
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