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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,734.64, 221,810.38 and 92,746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,734.64, 221,810.38 and 92,746.28 is: 127,987.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,734.64 : 221,810.38 = 92,746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,734.64/221,810.38 = 92,746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,734.64x = 221,810.38 × 92,746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,734.64x = 20,572,087,610.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,572,087,610.39/160,734.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,987.89

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