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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,533.56, 221,538.66 and 92,549.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,533.56, 221,538.66 and 92,549.36 is: 127,719.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,533.56 : 221,538.66 = 92,549.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,533.56/221,538.66 = 92,549.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,533.56x = 221,538.66 × 92,549.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,533.56x = 20,503,261,198.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,503,261,198.26/160,533.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,719.47

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