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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,001, 187,501.50 and 37,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,001, 187,501.50 and 37,449 is: 56,173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,001 : 187,501.50 = 37,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,001/187,501.50 = 37,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,001x = 187,501.50 × 37,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,001x = 7,021,743,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,021,743,673.50/125,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,173.50

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