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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,722.89, 235,626.35 and 99,162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,722.89, 235,626.35 and 99,162.81 is: 136,861.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,722.89 : 235,626.35 = 99,162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,722.89/235,626.35 = 99,162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,722.89x = 235,626.35 × 99,162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,722.89x = 23,365,370,480.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,365,370,480.23/170,722.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,861.38

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