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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,415.61, 191,118.56 and 38,665.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,415.61, 191,118.56 and 38,665.53 is: 57,996.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,415.61 : 191,118.56 = 38,665.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,415.61/191,118.56 = 38,665.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,415.61x = 191,118.56 × 38,665.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,415.61x = 7,389,700,221.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,389,700,221.91/127,415.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,996.82

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