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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,782.46, 235,678.89 and 99,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,782.46, 235,678.89 and 99,180.08 is: 136,867.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,782.46 : 235,678.89 = 99,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,782.46/235,678.89 = 99,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,782.46x = 235,678.89 × 99,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,782.46x = 23,374,651,164.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,374,651,164.51/170,782.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,867.98

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