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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,525.37, 221,522.78 and 92,542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,525.37, 221,522.78 and 92,542.48 is: 127,707.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,525.37 : 221,522.78 = 92,542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,525.37/221,522.78 = 92,542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,525.37x = 221,522.78 × 92,542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,525.37x = 20,500,265,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,500,265,867.37/160,525.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,707.33

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