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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,177.50, 221,061.24 and 92,197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,177.50, 221,061.24 and 92,197.32 is: 127,241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,177.50 : 221,061.24 = 92,197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,177.50/221,061.24 = 92,197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,177.50x = 221,061.24 × 92,197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,177.50x = 20,381,253,883.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,381,253,883.88/160,177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,241.68

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