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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,725.14, 235,629.45 and 99,165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,725.14, 235,629.45 and 99,165.06 is: 136,864.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,725.14 : 235,629.45 = 99,165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,725.14/235,629.45 = 99,165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,725.14x = 235,629.45 × 99,165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,725.14x = 23,366,208,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,366,208,547.02/170,725.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,864.49

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