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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,997.70, 214,496.55 and 90,639.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,997.70, 214,496.55 and 90,639.30 is: 135,958.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,997.70 : 214,496.55 = 90,639.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,997.70/214,496.55 = 90,639.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,997.70x = 214,496.55 × 90,639.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,997.70x = 19,441,817,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,441,817,144.42/142,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,958.95

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