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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,409.34, 221,414.17 and 92,471.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,409.34, 221,414.17 and 92,471.73 is: 127,639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,409.34 : 221,414.17 = 92,471.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,409.34/221,414.17 = 92,471.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,409.34x = 221,414.17 × 92,471.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,409.34x = 20,474,551,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,474,551,462.00/160,409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,639.40

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