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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,233, 190,849.50 and 38,484.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,233, 190,849.50 and 38,484.54 is: 57,726.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,233 : 190,849.50 = 38,484.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,233/190,849.50 = 38,484.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,233x = 190,849.50 × 38,484.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,233x = 7,344,755,216.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344,755,216.73/127,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,726.81

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