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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,317.17, 221,173.39 and 92,297.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,317.17, 221,173.39 and 92,297.65 is: 127,333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,317.17 : 221,173.39 = 92,297.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,317.17/221,173.39 = 92,297.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,317.17x = 221,173.39 × 92,297.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,317.17x = 20,413,784,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,413,784,883.86/160,317.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,333.74

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