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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,579.70, 221,623.56 and 92,583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,579.70, 221,623.56 and 92,583.38 is: 127,778.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,579.70 : 221,623.56 = 92,583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,579.70/221,623.56 = 92,583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,579.70x = 221,623.56 × 92,583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,579.70x = 20,518,658,272.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,518,658,272.43/160,579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,778.66

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