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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,777.21, 235,671.65 and 99,174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,777.21, 235,671.65 and 99,174.83 is: 136,860.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,777.21 : 235,671.65 = 99,174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,777.21/235,671.65 = 99,174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,777.21x = 235,671.65 × 99,174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,777.21x = 23,372,695,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,372,695,328.70/170,777.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,860.74

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