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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,856.37, 235,741.89 and 99,193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,856.37, 235,741.89 and 99,193.24 is: 136,863.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,856.37 : 235,741.89 = 99,193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,856.37/235,741.89 = 99,193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,856.37x = 235,741.89 × 99,193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,856.37x = 23,384,001,872.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,384,001,872.82/170,856.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,863.51

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