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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,461.08, 221,406.78 and 92,468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,461.08, 221,406.78 and 92,468.52 is: 127,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,461.08 : 221,406.78 = 92,468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,461.08/221,406.78 = 92,468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,461.08x = 221,406.78 × 92,468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,461.08x = 20,473,157,264.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,473,157,264.57/160,461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,589.55

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