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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,646.75, 235,539.35 and 99,049.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,646.75, 235,539.35 and 99,049.83 is: 136,715.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,646.75 : 235,539.35 = 99,049.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,646.75/235,539.35 = 99,049.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,646.75x = 235,539.35 × 99,049.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,646.75x = 23,330,133,556.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,330,133,556.09/170,646.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,715.96

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