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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,330.57, 196,338.45 and 91,286.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,330.57, 196,338.45 and 91,286.51 is: 125,925.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,330.57 : 196,338.45 = 91,286.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,330.57/196,338.45 = 91,286.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,330.57x = 196,338.45 × 91,286.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,330.57x = 17,923,051,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,923,051,239.94/142,330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,925.52

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