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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,321.98, 221,219.46 and 92,341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,321.98, 221,219.46 and 92,341.92 is: 127,417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,321.98 : 221,219.46 = 92,341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,321.98/221,219.46 = 92,341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,321.98x = 221,219.46 × 92,341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,321.98x = 20,427,829,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,427,829,677.76/160,321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,417.52

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