Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,874.96, 235,809 and 99,258
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 170,874.96, 235,809 and 99,258 is: 136,976.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,874.96 : 235,809 = 99,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,874.96/235,809 = 99,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,874.96x = 235,809 × 99,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,874.96x = 23,405,929,722 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,405,929,722/170,874.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,976.94
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