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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,608.97, 196,933.71 and 91,710.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,608.97, 196,933.71 and 91,710.09 is: 126,645.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,608.97 : 196,933.71 = 91,710.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,608.97/196,933.71 = 91,710.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,608.97x = 196,933.71 × 91,710.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,608.97x = 18,060,808,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060,808,612.05/142,608.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,645.67

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