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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,852.46, 235,778.88 and 99,232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,852.46, 235,778.88 and 99,232.49 is: 136,942.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,852.46 : 235,778.88 = 99,232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,852.46/235,778.88 = 99,232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,852.46x = 235,778.88 × 99,232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,852.46x = 23,396,924,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,396,924,172.92/170,852.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,942.27

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