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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,623.86, 221,657.24 and 92,640.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,623.86, 221,657.24 and 92,640.96 is: 127,842.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,623.86 : 221,657.24 = 92,640.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,623.86/221,657.24 = 92,640.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,623.86x = 221,657.24 × 92,640.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,623.86x = 20,534,539,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,534,539,504.55/160,623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,842.40

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