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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,391.28, 196,564.41 and 91,477.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,391.28, 196,564.41 and 91,477.92 is: 126,280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,391.28 : 196,564.41 = 91,477.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,391.28/196,564.41 = 91,477.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,391.28x = 196,564.41 × 91,477.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,391.28x = 17,981,303,372.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981,303,372.83/142,391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,280.93

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