Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,990, 209,985 and 41,494
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 139,990, 209,985 and 41,494 is: 62,241
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,990 : 209,985 = 41,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,990/209,985 = 41,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,990x = 209,985 × 41,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,990x = 8,713,117,590 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,713,117,590/139,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,241
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