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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,823.90, 235,719.06 and 99,189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,823.90, 235,719.06 and 99,189.90 is: 136,871.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,823.90 : 235,719.06 = 99,189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,823.90/235,719.06 = 99,189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,823.90x = 235,719.06 × 99,189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,823.90x = 23,380,949,989.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,380,949,989.49/170,823.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,871.66

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