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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,725.32, 235,502.64 and 99,096.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,725.32, 235,502.64 and 99,096.12 is: 136,695.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,725.32 : 235,502.64 = 99,096.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,725.32/235,502.64 = 99,096.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,725.32x = 235,502.64 × 99,096.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,725.32x = 23,337,397,873.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,337,397,873.76/170,725.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,695.59

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