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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,682.17, 221,737.62 and 92,699.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,682.17, 221,737.62 and 92,699.29 is: 127,922.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,682.17 : 221,737.62 = 92,699.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,682.17/221,737.62 = 92,699.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,682.17x = 221,737.62 × 92,699.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,682.17x = 20,554,919,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,554,919,940.29/160,682.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,922.84

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