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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,272.67, 196,427.81 and 91,307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,272.67, 196,427.81 and 91,307.37 is: 126,062.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,272.67 : 196,427.81 = 91,307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,272.67/196,427.81 = 91,307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,272.67x = 196,427.81 × 91,307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,272.67x = 17,935,306,329.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,935,306,329.12/142,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,062.91

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