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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,930.49, 235,826.31 and 99,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,930.49, 235,826.31 and 99,251.56 is: 136,933.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,930.49 : 235,826.31 = 99,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,930.49/235,826.31 = 99,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,930.49x = 235,826.31 × 99,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,930.49x = 23,406,129,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,406,129,156.54/170,930.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,933.61

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