Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,663.12, 749,495.04 and 125,686
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 499,663.12, 749,495.04 and 125,686 is: 188,529.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,663.12 : 749,495.04 = 125,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,663.12/749,495.04 = 125,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,663.12x = 749,495.04 × 125,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,663.12x = 94,201,033,597.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,201,033,597.44/499,663.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,529.09
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