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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,794.35, 235,682.91 and 99,179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,794.35, 235,682.91 and 99,179.73 is: 136,860.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,794.35 : 235,682.91 = 99,179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,794.35/235,682.91 = 99,179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,794.35x = 235,682.91 × 99,179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,794.35x = 23,374,967,379.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,374,967,379.41/170,794.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,860.31

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