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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,216.92, 221,115.96 and 92,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,216.92, 221,115.96 and 92,236.32 is: 127,295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,216.92 : 221,115.96 = 92,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,216.92/221,115.96 = 92,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,216.92x = 221,115.96 × 92,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,216.92x = 20,394,922,443.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,394,922,443.67/160,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,295.68

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