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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,228.94, 221,171.56 and 92,272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,228.94, 221,171.56 and 92,272.97 is: 127,368.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,228.94 : 221,171.56 = 92,272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,228.94/221,171.56 = 92,272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,228.94x = 221,171.56 × 92,272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,228.94x = 20,408,157,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,408,157,042.98/160,228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,368.74

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