Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,710, 542,565 and 140,094
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 361,710, 542,565 and 140,094 is: 210,141
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,710 : 542,565 = 140,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,710/542,565 = 140,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,710x = 542,565 × 140,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,710x = 76,010,101,110 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,010,101,110/361,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,141
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