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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,238.69, 221,104.83 and 92,242.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,238.69, 221,104.83 and 92,242.53 is: 127,280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,238.69 : 221,104.83 = 92,242.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,238.69/221,104.83 = 92,242.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,238.69x = 221,104.83 × 92,242.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,238.69x = 20,395,268,914.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,395,268,914.42/160,238.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,280.56

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