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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,777.34, 235,722.78 and 99,189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,777.34, 235,722.78 and 99,189.54 is: 136,910.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,777.34 : 235,722.78 = 99,189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,777.34/235,722.78 = 99,189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,777.34x = 235,722.78 × 99,189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,777.34x = 23,381,234,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,381,234,115.72/170,777.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,910.64

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