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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,414.62, 191,129.22 and 38,671.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,414.62, 191,129.22 and 38,671.02 is: 58,008.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,414.62 : 191,129.22 = 38,671.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,414.62/191,129.22 = 38,671.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,414.62x = 191,129.22 × 38,671.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,414.62x = 7,391,161,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,391,161,889.20/127,414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,008.74

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