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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,329.79, 425,040.81 and 83,670.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,329.79, 425,040.81 and 83,670.37 is: 125,519.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,329.79 : 425,040.81 = 83,670.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,329.79/425,040.81 = 83,670.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,329.79x = 425,040.81 × 83,670.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,329.79x = 35,563,320,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,563,320,461.43/283,329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,519.17

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