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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,904.96, 235,808.64 and 99,241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,904.96, 235,808.64 and 99,241.92 is: 136,930.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,904.96 : 235,808.64 = 99,241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,904.96/235,808.64 = 99,241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,904.96x = 235,808.64 × 99,241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,904.96x = 23,402,102,186.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,402,102,186.19/170,904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,930.50

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