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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,769.96, 235,661.67 and 99,167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,769.96, 235,661.67 and 99,167.58 is: 136,850.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,769.96 : 235,661.67 = 99,167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,769.96/235,661.67 = 99,167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,769.96x = 235,661.67 × 99,167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,769.96x = 23,369,997,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,369,997,512.66/170,769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,850.75

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