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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,434.98, 221,423.63 and 92,438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,434.98, 221,423.63 and 92,438.82 is: 127,579.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,434.98 : 221,423.63 = 92,438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,434.98/221,423.63 = 92,438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,434.98x = 221,423.63 × 92,438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,434.98x = 20,468,138,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,468,138,615.12/160,434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,579.03

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