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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,927.24, 235,821.85 and 99,248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,927.24, 235,821.85 and 99,248.31 is: 136,929.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,927.24 : 235,821.85 = 99,248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,927.24/235,821.85 = 99,248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,927.24x = 235,821.85 × 99,248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,927.24x = 23,404,919,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,404,919,825.45/170,927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,929.14

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