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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,998.42, 194,621.38 and 90,697.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,998.42, 194,621.38 and 90,697.42 is: 125,190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,998.42 : 194,621.38 = 90,697.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,998.42/194,621.38 = 90,697.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,998.42x = 194,621.38 × 90,697.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,998.42x = 17,651,657,569.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,651,657,569.55/140,998.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,190.46

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