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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,936.47, 197,162.24 and 92,015.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,936.47, 197,162.24 and 92,015.73 is: 126,923.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,936.47 : 197,162.24 = 92,015.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,936.47/197,162.24 = 92,015.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,936.47x = 197,162.24 × 92,015.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,936.47x = 18,142,026,981.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,142,026,981.96/142,936.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,923.71

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