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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,716.81, 196,854.27 and 91,793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,716.81, 196,854.27 and 91,793.98 is: 126,614.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,716.81 : 196,854.27 = 91,793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,716.81/196,854.27 = 91,793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,716.81x = 196,854.27 × 91,793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,716.81x = 18,070,036,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,070,036,923.29/142,716.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,614.64

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