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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,475.67, 221,431.56 and 92,495.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,475.67, 221,431.56 and 92,495.81 is: 127,629.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,475.67 : 221,431.56 = 92,495.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,475.67/221,431.56 = 92,495.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,475.67x = 221,431.56 × 92,495.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,475.67x = 20,481,490,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,481,490,394.61/160,475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,629.88

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