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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,611.21, 425,266.38 and 83,904.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,611.21, 425,266.38 and 83,904.09 is: 125,811.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,611.21 : 425,266.38 = 83,904.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,611.21/425,266.38 = 83,904.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,611.21x = 425,266.38 × 83,904.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,611.21x = 35,681,588,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,681,588,621.49/283,611.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,811.63

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