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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,290, 196,451.52 and 91,324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,290, 196,451.52 and 91,324.56 is: 126,086.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,290 : 196,451.52 = 91,324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,290/196,451.52 = 91,324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,290x = 196,451.52 × 91,324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,290x = 17,940,848,625.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,940,848,625.33/142,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,086.50

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