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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,393.57, 196,320.54 and 91,313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,393.57, 196,320.54 and 91,313.44 is: 125,895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,393.57 : 196,320.54 = 91,313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,393.57/196,320.54 = 91,313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,393.57x = 196,320.54 × 91,313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,393.57x = 17,926,703,850.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,926,703,850.06/142,393.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,895.46

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