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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,714.81, 196,851.51 and 91,791.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,714.81, 196,851.51 and 91,791.98 is: 126,611.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,714.81 : 196,851.51 = 91,791.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,714.81/196,851.51 = 91,791.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,714.81x = 196,851.51 × 91,791.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,714.81x = 18,069,389,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,069,389,868.89/142,714.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,611.88

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