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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,533.37, 221,533.81 and 92,550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,533.37, 221,533.81 and 92,550.48 is: 127,718.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,533.37 : 221,533.81 = 92,550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,533.37/221,533.81 = 92,550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,533.37x = 221,533.81 × 92,550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,533.37x = 20,503,060,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,503,060,451.73/160,533.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,718.37

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