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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,556.55, 196,671.96 and 91,562.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,556.55, 196,671.96 and 91,562.15 is: 126,319.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,556.55 : 196,671.96 = 91,562.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,556.55/196,671.96 = 91,562.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,556.55x = 196,671.96 × 91,562.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,556.55x = 18,007,706,518.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,007,706,518.95/142,556.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,319.74

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