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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,171.38, 221,030.55 and 92,198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,171.38, 221,030.55 and 92,198.82 is: 127,230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,171.38 : 221,030.55 = 92,198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,171.38/221,030.55 = 92,198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,171.38x = 221,030.55 × 92,198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,171.38x = 20,378,755,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,378,755,893.95/160,171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,230.94

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