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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,237.90, 221,149.24 and 92,257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,237.90, 221,149.24 and 92,257.73 is: 127,327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,237.90 : 221,149.24 = 92,257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,237.90/221,149.24 = 92,257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,237.90x = 221,149.24 × 92,257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,237.90x = 20,402,727,610.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,402,727,610.51/160,237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,327.73

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