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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,265.88, 190,905.42 and 32,496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,265.88, 190,905.42 and 32,496.96 is: 48,747.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,265.88 : 190,905.42 = 32,496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,265.88/190,905.42 = 32,496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,265.88x = 190,905.42 × 32,496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,265.88x = 6,203,845,797.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,203,845,797.52/127,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,747.13

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