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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,483.68, 221,441.40 and 92,503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,483.68, 221,441.40 and 92,503.44 is: 127,639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,483.68 : 221,441.40 = 92,503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,483.68/221,441.40 = 92,503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,483.68x = 221,441.40 × 92,503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,483.68x = 20,484,091,258.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,484,091,258.42/160,483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,639.72

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