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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,716.78, 196,770.06 and 91,639.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,716.78, 196,770.06 and 91,639.26 is: 126,347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,716.78 : 196,770.06 = 91,639.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,716.78/196,770.06 = 91,639.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,716.78x = 196,770.06 × 91,639.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,716.78x = 18,031,862,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,031,862,688.56/142,716.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,347.18

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