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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,555.67, 425,333.49 and 83,860.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,555.67, 425,333.49 and 83,860.51 is: 125,790.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,555.67 : 425,333.49 = 83,860.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,555.67/425,333.49 = 83,860.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,555.67x = 425,333.49 × 83,860.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,555.67x = 35,668,683,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,668,683,391.48/283,555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,790.76

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