Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,213.68, 187,820.52 and 75,862
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 125,213.68, 187,820.52 and 75,862 is: 113,793
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,213.68 : 187,820.52 = 75,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,213.68/187,820.52 = 75,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,213.68x = 187,820.52 × 75,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,213.68x = 14,248,440,288.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,248,440,288.24/125,213.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,793
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