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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,293.74, 190,949.84 and 38,554.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,293.74, 190,949.84 and 38,554.17 is: 57,834.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,293.74 : 190,949.84 = 38,554.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,293.74/190,949.84 = 38,554.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,293.74x = 190,949.84 × 38,554.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,293.74x = 7,361,912,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,361,912,592.83/127,293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,834.05

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