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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,747.07, 196,901.82 and 91,826.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,747.07, 196,901.82 and 91,826.15 is: 126,662.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,747.07 : 196,901.82 = 91,826.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,747.07/196,901.82 = 91,826.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,747.07x = 196,901.82 × 91,826.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,747.07x = 18,080,735,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,080,735,074.08/142,747.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,662.74

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