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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,781.91, 196,983.57 and 91,787.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,781.91, 196,983.57 and 91,787.76 is: 126,631.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,781.91 : 196,983.57 = 91,787.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,781.91/196,983.57 = 91,787.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,781.91x = 196,983.57 × 91,787.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,781.91x = 18,080,680,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,080,680,647.10/142,781.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,631.45

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