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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,604.78, 191,434.84 and 38,855.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,604.78, 191,434.84 and 38,855.96 is: 58,292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,604.78 : 191,434.84 = 38,855.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,604.78/191,434.84 = 38,855.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,604.78x = 191,434.84 × 38,855.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,604.78x = 7,438,384,485.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,438,384,485.65/127,604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,292.37

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