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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,301.42, 221,232.57 and 92,320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,301.42, 221,232.57 and 92,320.82 is: 127,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,301.42 : 221,232.57 = 92,320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,301.42/221,232.57 = 92,320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,301.42x = 221,232.57 × 92,320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,301.42x = 20,424,372,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,424,372,273.11/160,301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,412.30

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