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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,815.98, 235,708.61 and 99,211.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,815.98, 235,708.61 and 99,211.17 is: 136,901.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,815.98 : 235,708.61 = 99,211.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,815.98/235,708.61 = 99,211.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,815.98x = 235,708.61 × 99,211.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,815.98x = 23,384,926,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,384,926,481.12/170,815.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,901.28

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