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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,929.49, 235,824.93 and 99,250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,929.49, 235,824.93 and 99,250.56 is: 136,932.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,929.49 : 235,824.93 = 99,250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,929.49/235,824.93 = 99,250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,929.49x = 235,824.93 × 99,250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,929.49x = 23,405,756,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,405,756,364.46/170,929.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,932.23

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