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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,816.98, 235,709.98 and 99,212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,816.98, 235,709.98 and 99,212.17 is: 136,902.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,816.98 : 235,709.98 = 99,212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,816.98/235,709.98 = 99,212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,816.98x = 235,709.98 × 99,212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,816.98x = 23,385,298,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,385,298,606.46/170,816.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,902.66

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