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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,404.15, 196,339.09 and 91,326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,404.15, 196,339.09 and 91,326.76 is: 125,916.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,404.15 : 196,339.09 = 91,326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,404.15/196,339.09 = 91,326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,404.15x = 196,339.09 × 91,326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,404.15x = 17,931,012,951.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,931,012,951.05/142,404.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,916.37

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