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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,171.92, 190,759.20 and 38,426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,171.92, 190,759.20 and 38,426.16 is: 57,639.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,171.92 : 190,759.20 = 38,426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,171.92/190,759.20 = 38,426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,171.92x = 190,759.20 × 38,426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,171.92x = 7,330,143,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,330,143,540.67/127,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,639.64

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