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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,614.99, 191,366.97 and 38,847.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,614.99, 191,366.97 and 38,847.71 is: 58,254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,614.99 : 191,366.97 = 38,847.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,614.99/191,366.97 = 38,847.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,614.99x = 191,366.97 × 38,847.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,614.99x = 7,434,167,597.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434,167,597.30/127,614.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,254.66

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