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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,462.36, 221,436.48 and 92,454.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,462.36, 221,436.48 and 92,454.31 is: 127,586.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,462.36 : 221,436.48 = 92,454.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,462.36/221,436.48 = 92,454.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,462.36x = 221,436.48 × 92,454.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,462.36x = 20,472,756,967.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,472,756,967.23/160,462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,586.04

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