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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,118.76, 190,679.51 and 38,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,118.76, 190,679.51 and 38,373.04 is: 57,559.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,118.76 : 190,679.51 = 38,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,118.76/190,679.51 = 38,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,118.76x = 190,679.51 × 38,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,118.76x = 7,316,951,511.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,316,951,511.01/127,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,559.97

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