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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,033.04, 196,005.50 and 91,045.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,033.04, 196,005.50 and 91,045.75 is: 125,643.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,033.04 : 196,005.50 = 91,045.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,033.04/196,005.50 = 91,045.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,033.04x = 196,005.50 × 91,045.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,033.04x = 17,845,466,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,845,466,707.98/142,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,643.06

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