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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,253.33, 190,879.78 and 32,483.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,253.33, 190,879.78 and 32,483.50 is: 48,725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,253.33 : 190,879.78 = 32,483.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,253.33/190,879.78 = 32,483.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,253.33x = 190,879.78 × 32,483.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,253.33x = 6,200,443,333.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,200,443,333.63/127,253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,725.20

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