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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,462.08, 221,461.92 and 92,489.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,462.08, 221,461.92 and 92,489.13 is: 127,648.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,462.08 : 221,461.92 = 92,489.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,462.08/221,461.92 = 92,489.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,462.08x = 221,461.92 × 92,489.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,462.08x = 20,482,820,308.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,482,820,308.93/160,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,648.98

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