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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,875.46, 235,809.69 and 99,258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,875.46, 235,809.69 and 99,258.50 is: 136,977.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,875.46 : 235,809.69 = 99,258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,875.46/235,809.69 = 99,258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,875.46x = 235,809.69 × 99,258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,875.46x = 23,406,116,114.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,406,116,114.87/170,875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,977.63

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