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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,844.67, 235,765.61 and 99,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,844.67, 235,765.61 and 99,229.30 is: 136,936.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,844.67 : 235,765.61 = 99,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,844.67/235,765.61 = 99,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,844.67x = 235,765.61 × 99,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,844.67x = 23,394,856,444.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,394,856,444.37/170,844.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,936.41

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