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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,408.56, 221,419.08 and 92,452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,408.56, 221,419.08 and 92,452.68 is: 127,616.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,408.56 : 221,419.08 = 92,452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,408.56/221,419.08 = 92,452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,408.56x = 221,419.08 × 92,452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,408.56x = 20,470,787,349.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,470,787,349.13/160,408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,616.55

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