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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,241.72, 190,872.59 and 33,747.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,241.72, 190,872.59 and 33,747.47 is: 50,623.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,241.72 : 190,872.59 = 33,747.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,241.72/190,872.59 = 33,747.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,241.72x = 190,872.59 × 33,747.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,241.72x = 6,441,467,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,441,467,004.85/127,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,623.86

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