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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,289.20, 425,006.68 and 83,601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,289.20, 425,006.68 and 83,601.52 is: 125,423.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,289.20 : 425,006.68 = 83,601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,289.20/425,006.68 = 83,601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,289.20x = 425,006.68 × 83,601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,289.20x = 35,531,204,458.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,531,204,458.15/283,289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,423.79

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