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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,255.04, 190,867.98 and 33,768.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,255.04, 190,867.98 and 33,768.08 is: 50,648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,255.04 : 190,867.98 = 33,768.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,255.04/190,867.98 = 33,768.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,255.04x = 190,867.98 × 33,768.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,255.04x = 6,445,245,218.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,445,245,218.08/127,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,648.25

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