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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,147.86, 190,647.62 and 38,374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,147.86, 190,647.62 and 38,374.74 is: 57,539.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,147.86 : 190,647.62 = 38,374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,147.86/190,647.62 = 38,374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,147.86x = 190,647.62 × 38,374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,147.86x = 7,316,052,849.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,316,052,849.12/127,147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,539.72

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