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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,166.72, 196,186.38 and 91,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,166.72, 196,186.38 and 91,127 is: 125,752.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,166.72 : 196,186.38 = 91,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,166.72/196,186.38 = 91,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,166.72x = 196,186.38 × 91,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,166.72x = 17,877,876,250.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,877,876,250.26/142,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,752.89

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