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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,237.92, 221,144.94 and 92,257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,237.92, 221,144.94 and 92,257.32 is: 127,324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,237.92 : 221,144.94 = 92,257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,237.92/221,144.94 = 92,257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,237.92x = 221,144.94 × 92,257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,237.92x = 20,402,239,495.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,402,239,495.96/160,237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,324.67

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