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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,408.12, 221,358.22 and 92,425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,408.12, 221,358.22 and 92,425.22 is: 127,543.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,408.12 : 221,358.22 = 92,425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,408.12/221,358.22 = 92,425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,408.12x = 221,358.22 × 92,425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,408.12x = 20,459,082,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,459,082,182.31/160,408.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,543.93

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