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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,417.77, 221,381.73 and 92,429.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,417.77, 221,381.73 and 92,429.34 is: 127,555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,417.77 : 221,381.73 = 92,429.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,417.77/221,381.73 = 92,429.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,417.77x = 221,381.73 × 92,429.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,417.77x = 20,462,167,191.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,462,167,191.96/160,417.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,555.49

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