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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,683.17, 221,739 and 92,700.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,683.17, 221,739 and 92,700.29 is: 127,924.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,683.17 : 221,739 = 92,700.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,683.17/221,739 = 92,700.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,683.17x = 221,739 × 92,700.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,683.17x = 20,555,269,604.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,555,269,604.31/160,683.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,924.22

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