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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,273.63, 190,912.88 and 38,526.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,273.63, 190,912.88 and 38,526.79 is: 57,790.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,273.63 : 190,912.88 = 38,526.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,273.63/190,912.88 = 38,526.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,273.63x = 190,912.88 × 38,526.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,273.63x = 7,355,260,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,355,260,436.06/127,273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,790.92

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