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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,145.72, 190,457.58 and 90,316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,145.72, 190,457.58 and 90,316.84 is: 124,517.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,145.72 : 190,457.58 = 90,316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,145.72/190,457.58 = 90,316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,145.72x = 190,457.58 × 90,316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,145.72x = 17,201,526,779.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201,526,779.65/138,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,517.26

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