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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,179.92, 190,771.20 and 38,434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,179.92, 190,771.20 and 38,434.16 is: 57,651.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,179.92 : 190,771.20 = 38,434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,179.92/190,771.20 = 38,434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,179.92x = 190,771.20 × 38,434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,179.92x = 7,332,130,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,332,130,824.19/127,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,651.64

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