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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,784.24, 221,878.78 and 92,795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,784.24, 221,878.78 and 92,795.88 is: 128,056.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,784.24 : 221,878.78 = 92,795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,784.24/221,878.78 = 92,795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,784.24x = 221,878.78 × 92,795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,784.24x = 20,589,436,643.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,589,436,643.43/160,784.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,056.31

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