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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,805.58, 235,693.80 and 99,171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,805.58, 235,693.80 and 99,171.61 is: 136,846.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,805.58 : 235,693.80 = 99,171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,805.58/235,693.80 = 99,171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,805.58x = 235,693.80 × 99,171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,805.58x = 23,374,133,613.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,374,133,613.02/170,805.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,846.43

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