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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,779.34, 235,725.54 and 99,191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,779.34, 235,725.54 and 99,191.54 is: 136,913.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,779.34 : 235,725.54 = 99,191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,779.34/235,725.54 = 99,191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,779.34x = 235,725.54 × 99,191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,779.34x = 23,381,979,329.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,381,979,329.93/170,779.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,913.40

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