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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,105.74, 190,659.90 and 38,359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,105.74, 190,659.90 and 38,359.98 is: 57,540.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,105.74 : 190,659.90 = 38,359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,105.74/190,659.90 = 38,359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,105.74x = 190,659.90 × 38,359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,105.74x = 7,313,709,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,313,709,950.80/127,105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,540.36

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