Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,123, 562,678 and 125,805
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 375,123, 562,678 and 125,805 is: 188,705.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,123 : 562,678 = 125,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,123/562,678 = 125,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,123x = 562,678 × 125,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,123x = 70,787,705,790 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,787,705,790/375,123 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,705.32
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