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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,416.27, 221,379.66 and 92,427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,416.27, 221,379.66 and 92,427.84 is: 127,553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,416.27 : 221,379.66 = 92,427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,416.27/221,379.66 = 92,427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,416.27x = 221,379.66 × 92,427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,416.27x = 20,461,643,793.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,461,643,793.73/160,416.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,553.42

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