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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,531.47, 221,532.98 and 92,548.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,531.47, 221,532.98 and 92,548.17 is: 127,716.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,531.47 : 221,532.98 = 92,548.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,531.47/221,532.98 = 92,548.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,531.47x = 221,532.98 × 92,548.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,531.47x = 20,502,471,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,502,471,430.91/160,531.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,716.21

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