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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,831, 212,602.93 and 91,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,831, 212,602.93 and 91,942.76 is: 137,821.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,831 : 212,602.93 = 91,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,831/212,602.93 = 91,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,831x = 212,602.93 × 91,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,831x = 19,547,300,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,547,300,469.94/141,831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,821.07

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