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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,176.12, 221,043.42 and 92,197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,176.12, 221,043.42 and 92,197.32 is: 127,232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,176.12 : 221,043.42 = 92,197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,176.12/221,043.42 = 92,197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,176.12x = 221,043.42 × 92,197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,176.12x = 20,379,610,927.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,379,610,927.63/160,176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,232.52

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