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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,453.89, 221,449.69 and 92,457.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,453.89, 221,449.69 and 92,457.63 is: 127,604.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,453.89 : 221,449.69 = 92,457.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,453.89/221,449.69 = 92,457.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,453.89x = 221,449.69 × 92,457.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,453.89x = 20,474,713,501.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,474,713,501.63/160,453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,604.97

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