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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,086.96, 190,631.82 and 38,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,086.96, 190,631.82 and 38,341.24 is: 57,512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,086.96 : 190,631.82 = 38,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,086.96/190,631.82 = 38,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,086.96x = 190,631.82 × 38,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,086.96x = 7,309,060,362.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,309,060,362.26/127,086.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,512.28

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