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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,222.78, 190,841.13 and 38,474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,222.78, 190,841.13 and 38,474.14 is: 57,713.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,222.78 : 190,841.13 = 38,474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,222.78/190,841.13 = 38,474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,222.78x = 190,841.13 × 38,474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,222.78x = 7,342,448,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342,448,353.38/127,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,713.31

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