Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,618.72, 425,423.28 and 83,938
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 283,618.72, 425,423.28 and 83,938 is: 125,905.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,618.72 : 425,423.28 = 83,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,618.72/425,423.28 = 83,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,618.72x = 425,423.28 × 83,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,618.72x = 35,709,179,276.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,709,179,276.64/283,618.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,905.58
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