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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,696.92, 235,641.45 and 99,063.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,696.92, 235,641.45 and 99,063.10 is: 136,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,696.92 : 235,641.45 = 99,063.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,696.92/235,641.45 = 99,063.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,696.92x = 235,641.45 × 99,063.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,696.92x = 23,343,372,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,343,372,525.50/170,696.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,753.33

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