Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,458, 140,187 and 27,794
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 93,458, 140,187 and 27,794 is: 41,691
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,458 : 140,187 = 27,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,458/140,187 = 27,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,458x = 140,187 × 27,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,458x = 3,896,357,478 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,896,357,478/93,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,691
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