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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,820.86, 235,714.80 and 99,186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,820.86, 235,714.80 and 99,186.86 is: 136,867.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,820.86 : 235,714.80 = 99,186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,820.86/235,714.80 = 99,186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,820.86x = 235,714.80 × 99,186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,820.86x = 23,379,810,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,379,810,867.53/170,820.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,867.42

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