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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,817.86, 235,710.66 and 99,183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,817.86, 235,710.66 and 99,183.86 is: 136,863.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,817.86 : 235,710.66 = 99,183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,817.86/235,710.66 = 99,183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,817.86x = 235,710.66 × 99,183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,817.86x = 23,378,693,101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,378,693,101.95/170,817.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,863.28

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