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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,928.99, 235,841.76 and 99,266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,928.99, 235,841.76 and 99,266.49 is: 136,964.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,928.99 : 235,841.76 = 99,266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,928.99/235,841.76 = 99,266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,928.99x = 235,841.76 × 99,266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,928.99x = 23,411,183,710.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,411,183,710.62/170,928.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,964.38

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