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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,926.72, 197,148.78 and 92,005.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,926.72, 197,148.78 and 92,005.98 is: 126,910.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,926.72 : 197,148.78 = 92,005.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,926.72/197,148.78 = 92,005.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,926.72x = 197,148.78 × 92,005.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,926.72x = 18,138,866,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,138,866,709.70/142,926.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,910.26

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