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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,310.33, 425,011.65 and 83,650.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,310.33, 425,011.65 and 83,650.90 is: 125,489.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,310.33 : 425,011.65 = 83,650.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,310.33/425,011.65 = 83,650.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,310.33x = 425,011.65 × 83,650.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,310.33x = 35,552,607,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,552,607,032.99/283,310.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,489.98

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