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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,284.42, 221,208.98 and 92,303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,284.42, 221,208.98 and 92,303.96 is: 127,388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,284.42 : 221,208.98 = 92,303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,284.42/221,208.98 = 92,303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,284.42x = 221,208.98 × 92,303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,284.42x = 20,418,463,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,418,463,274.00/160,284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,388.95

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