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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,178.50, 221,062.62 and 92,198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,178.50, 221,062.62 and 92,198.32 is: 127,243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,178.50 : 221,062.62 = 92,198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,178.50/221,062.62 = 92,198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,178.50x = 221,062.62 × 92,198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,178.50x = 20,381,602,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,381,602,178.80/160,178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,243.06

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