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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,229.80, 221,050.33 and 92,230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,229.80, 221,050.33 and 92,230.50 is: 127,239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,229.80 : 221,050.33 = 92,230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,229.80/221,050.33 = 92,230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,229.80x = 221,050.33 × 92,230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,229.80x = 20,387,582,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,387,582,334.82/160,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,239.65

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