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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,724.89, 235,629.11 and 99,164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,724.89, 235,629.11 and 99,164.81 is: 136,864.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,724.89 : 235,629.11 = 99,164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,724.89/235,629.11 = 99,164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,724.89x = 235,629.11 × 99,164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,724.89x = 23,366,115,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,366,115,923.62/170,724.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,864.14

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