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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,457.07, 221,376.33 and 92,471.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,457.07, 221,376.33 and 92,471.88 is: 127,579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,457.07 : 221,376.33 = 92,471.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,457.07/221,376.33 = 92,471.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,457.07x = 221,376.33 × 92,471.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,457.07x = 20,471,085,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,471,085,422.60/160,457.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,579.83

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