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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,607.02, 191,438.21 and 38,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,607.02, 191,438.21 and 38,858.20 is: 58,295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,607.02 : 191,438.21 = 38,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,607.02/191,438.21 = 38,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,607.02x = 191,438.21 × 38,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,607.02x = 7,438,944,057.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,438,944,057.53/127,607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,295.73

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