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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,187.76, 221,075.52 and 92,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,187.76, 221,075.52 and 92,207.28 is: 127,255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,187.76 : 221,075.52 = 92,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,187.76/221,075.52 = 92,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,187.76x = 221,075.52 × 92,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,187.76x = 20,384,772,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,384,772,373.79/160,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,255.49

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