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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,622.91, 196,786.26 and 97,394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,622.91, 196,786.26 and 97,394.94 is: 134,382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,622.91 : 196,786.26 = 97,394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,622.91/196,786.26 = 97,394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,622.91x = 196,786.26 × 97,394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,622.91x = 19,165,985,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165,985,985.52/142,622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,382.24

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