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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,798.34, 235,751.76 and 99,210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,798.34, 235,751.76 and 99,210.54 is: 136,939.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,798.34 : 235,751.76 = 99,210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,798.34/235,751.76 = 99,210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,798.34x = 235,751.76 × 99,210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,798.34x = 23,389,059,415.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,389,059,415.55/170,798.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,939.62

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