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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,237.91, 221,103.75 and 92,241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,237.91, 221,103.75 and 92,241.74 is: 127,279.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,237.91 : 221,103.75 = 92,241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,237.91/221,103.75 = 92,241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,237.91x = 221,103.75 × 92,241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,237.91x = 20,394,994,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,394,994,620.53/160,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,279.46

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