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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,459.98, 191,177.51 and 38,714.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,459.98, 191,177.51 and 38,714.25 is: 58,067.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,459.98 : 191,177.51 = 38,714.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,459.98/191,177.51 = 38,714.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,459.98x = 191,177.51 × 38,714.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,459.98x = 7,401,293,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,401,293,722.95/127,459.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,067.59

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