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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,618.68, 221,647.80 and 92,638.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,618.68, 221,647.80 and 92,638.50 is: 127,837.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,618.68 : 221,647.80 = 92,638.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,618.68/221,647.80 = 92,638.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,618.68x = 221,647.80 × 92,638.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,618.68x = 20,533,119,720.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,533,119,720.30/160,618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,837.68

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