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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,162.38, 221,046.03 and 92,177.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,162.38, 221,046.03 and 92,177.97 is: 127,218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,162.38 : 221,046.03 = 92,177.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,162.38/221,046.03 = 92,177.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,162.38x = 221,046.03 × 92,177.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,162.38x = 20,375,574,321.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,375,574,321.96/160,162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,218.23

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