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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,586.28, 221,632.65 and 92,589.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,586.28, 221,632.65 and 92,589.95 is: 127,787.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,586.28 : 221,632.65 = 92,589.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,586.28/221,632.65 = 92,589.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,586.28x = 221,632.65 × 92,589.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,586.28x = 20,520,956,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,520,956,535.95/160,586.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,787.73

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