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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,395.98, 221,401.75 and 92,440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,395.98, 221,401.75 and 92,440.08 is: 127,599.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,395.98 : 221,401.75 = 92,440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,395.98/221,401.75 = 92,440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,395.98x = 221,401.75 × 92,440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,395.98x = 20,466,395,251.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,466,395,251.04/160,395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,599.18

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