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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,866.08, 235,777.20 and 99,232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,866.08, 235,777.20 and 99,232.08 is: 136,929.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,866.08 : 235,777.20 = 99,232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,866.08/235,777.20 = 99,232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,866.08x = 235,777.20 × 99,232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,866.08x = 23,396,661,972.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,396,661,972.58/170,866.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,929.82

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