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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,928.24, 235,823.23 and 99,249.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,928.24, 235,823.23 and 99,249.31 is: 136,930.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,928.24 : 235,823.23 = 99,249.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,928.24/235,823.23 = 99,249.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,928.24x = 235,823.23 × 99,249.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,928.24x = 23,405,292,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,405,292,859.47/170,928.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,930.52

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