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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,017.86, 220,837.85 and 92,056.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,017.86, 220,837.85 and 92,056.90 is: 127,046.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,017.86 : 220,837.85 = 92,056.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,017.86/220,837.85 = 92,056.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,017.86x = 220,837.85 × 92,056.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,017.86x = 20,329,647,873.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,329,647,873.67/160,017.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,046.12

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