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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,187.32, 221,053.08 and 92,194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,187.32, 221,053.08 and 92,194.85 is: 127,225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,187.32 : 221,053.08 = 92,194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,187.32/221,053.08 = 92,194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,187.32x = 221,053.08 × 92,194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,187.32x = 20,379,955,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,379,955,552.64/160,187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,225.78

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