Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,480.16, 188,248.32 and 42,372
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 125,480.16, 188,248.32 and 42,372 is: 63,567.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
125,480.16 : 188,248.32 = 42,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
125,480.16/188,248.32 = 42,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
125,480.16x = 188,248.32 × 42,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
125,480.16x = 7,976,457,815.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,976,457,815.04/125,480.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,567.48
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