Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,416, 875,124 and 140,184
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 583,416, 875,124 and 140,184 is: 210,276
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
583,416 : 875,124 = 140,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
583,416/875,124 = 140,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
583,416x = 875,124 × 140,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
583,416x = 122,678,382,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,678,382,816/583,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,276
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