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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,889.66, 235,827.11 and 99,311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,889.66, 235,827.11 and 99,311.74 is: 137,049.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,889.66 : 235,827.11 = 99,311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,889.66/235,827.11 = 99,311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,889.66x = 235,827.11 × 99,311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,889.66x = 23,420,400,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,420,400,633.27/170,889.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,049.84

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