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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,273.13, 190,912.13 and 38,526.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,273.13, 190,912.13 and 38,526.29 is: 57,790.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,273.13 : 190,912.13 = 38,526.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,273.13/190,912.13 = 38,526.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,273.13x = 190,912.13 × 38,526.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,273.13x = 7,355,135,892.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,355,135,892.27/127,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,790.17

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