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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,456.32, 196,523.52 and 92,171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,456.32, 196,523.52 and 92,171.52 is: 127,153.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,456.32 : 196,523.52 = 92,171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,456.32/196,523.52 = 92,171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,456.32x = 196,523.52 × 92,171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,456.32x = 18,113,871,554.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,113,871,554.15/142,456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,153.86

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