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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,653.84, 196,806.15 and 91,658.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,653.84, 196,806.15 and 91,658.94 is: 126,453.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,653.84 : 196,806.15 = 91,658.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,653.84/196,806.15 = 91,658.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,653.84x = 196,806.15 × 91,658.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,653.84x = 18,039,043,094.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,039,043,094.48/142,653.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,453.26

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