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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,397.38, 221,403.71 and 92,441.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,397.38, 221,403.71 and 92,441.49 is: 127,601.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,397.38 : 221,403.71 = 92,441.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,397.38/221,403.71 = 92,441.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,397.38x = 221,403.71 × 92,441.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,397.38x = 20,466,888,244.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,466,888,244.77/160,397.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,601.14

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