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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,870.46, 235,802.79 and 99,253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,870.46, 235,802.79 and 99,253.50 is: 136,970.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,870.46 : 235,802.79 = 99,253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,870.46/235,802.79 = 99,253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,870.46x = 235,802.79 × 99,253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,870.46x = 23,404,252,217.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,404,252,217.27/170,870.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,970.73

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