Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,966, 140,949 and 28,302
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 93,966, 140,949 and 28,302 is: 42,453
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,966 : 140,949 = 28,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,966/140,949 = 28,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,966x = 140,949 × 28,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,966x = 3,989,138,598 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,989,138,598/93,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,453
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