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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,726.82, 235,504.71 and 99,097.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,726.82, 235,504.71 and 99,097.62 is: 136,697.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,726.82 : 235,504.71 = 99,097.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,726.82/235,504.71 = 99,097.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,726.82x = 235,504.71 × 99,097.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,726.82x = 23,337,956,259.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,337,956,259.79/170,726.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,697.66

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