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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,726.32, 235,504.02 and 99,097.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,726.32, 235,504.02 and 99,097.12 is: 136,696.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,726.32 : 235,504.02 = 99,097.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,726.32/235,504.02 = 99,097.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,726.32x = 235,504.02 × 99,097.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,726.32x = 23,337,770,130.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,337,770,130.42/170,726.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,696.97

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