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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,579.78, 191,377.74 and 38,839.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,579.78, 191,377.74 and 38,839.78 is: 58,262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,579.78 : 191,377.74 = 38,839.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,579.78/191,377.74 = 38,839.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,579.78x = 191,377.74 × 38,839.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,579.78x = 7,433,069,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433,069,318.50/127,579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,262.13

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