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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,535.62, 221,541.42 and 92,551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,535.62, 221,541.42 and 92,551.24 is: 127,722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,535.62 : 221,541.42 = 92,551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,535.62/221,541.42 = 92,551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,535.62x = 221,541.42 × 92,551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,535.62x = 20,503,933,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,503,933,132.36/160,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,722.02

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