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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,435.08, 221,424.64 and 92,462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,435.08, 221,424.64 and 92,462.11 is: 127,611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,435.08 : 221,424.64 = 92,462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,435.08/221,424.64 = 92,462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,435.08x = 221,424.64 × 92,462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,435.08x = 20,473,388,635.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,473,388,635.67/160,435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,611.67

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