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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,028.89, 195,917.22 and 91,023.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,028.89, 195,917.22 and 91,023.50 is: 125,559.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,028.89 : 195,917.22 = 91,023.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,028.89/195,917.22 = 91,023.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,028.89x = 195,917.22 × 91,023.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,028.89x = 17,833,071,564.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,833,071,564.46/142,028.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,559.47

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