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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,170.72, 196,191.90 and 91,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,170.72, 196,191.90 and 91,131 is: 125,758.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,170.72 : 196,191.90 = 91,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,170.72/196,191.90 = 91,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,170.72x = 196,191.90 × 91,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,170.72x = 17,879,164,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,879,164,038.90/142,170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,758.41

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