Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,001.52, 181,502.28 and 37,902
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 121,001.52, 181,502.28 and 37,902 is: 56,853
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,001.52 : 181,502.28 = 37,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,001.52/181,502.28 = 37,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,001.52x = 181,502.28 × 37,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,001.52x = 6,879,299,416.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,879,299,416.56/121,001.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,853
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