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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,868.96, 235,800.72 and 99,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,868.96, 235,800.72 and 99,252 is: 136,968.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,868.96 : 235,800.72 = 99,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,868.96/235,800.72 = 99,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,868.96x = 235,800.72 × 99,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,868.96x = 23,403,693,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403,693,061.44/170,868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,968.66

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