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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,855.73, 235,763.46 and 99,250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,855.73, 235,763.46 and 99,250.92 is: 136,956.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,855.73 : 235,763.46 = 99,250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,855.73/235,763.46 = 99,250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,855.73x = 235,763.46 × 99,250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,855.73x = 23,399,740,307.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,399,740,307.38/170,855.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,956.13

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