Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,334, 140,001 and 27,670
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 93,334, 140,001 and 27,670 is: 41,505
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,334 : 140,001 = 27,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,334/140,001 = 27,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,334x = 140,001 × 27,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,334x = 3,873,827,670 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,873,827,670/93,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,505
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