Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,002, 187,503 and 37,450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 125,002, 187,503 and 37,450 is: 56,175
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,002 : 187,503 = 37,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,002/187,503 = 37,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,002x = 187,503 × 37,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,002x = 7,021,987,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,021,987,350/125,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,175
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