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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,117.36, 190,601.88 and 38,344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,117.36, 190,601.88 and 38,344.24 is: 57,493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,117.36 : 190,601.88 = 38,344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,117.36/190,601.88 = 38,344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,117.36x = 190,601.88 × 38,344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,117.36x = 7,308,484,231.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,308,484,231.17/127,117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,493.99

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