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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,515.26, 206,347.50 and 92,142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,515.26, 206,347.50 and 92,142.96 is: 127,167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,515.26 : 206,347.50 = 92,142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,515.26/206,347.50 = 92,142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,515.26x = 206,347.50 × 92,142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,515.26x = 19,013,469,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,013,469,438.60/149,515.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,167.42

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