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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,786.74, 221,882.25 and 92,798.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,786.74, 221,882.25 and 92,798.38 is: 128,059.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,786.74 : 221,882.25 = 92,798.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,786.74/221,882.25 = 92,798.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,786.74x = 221,882.25 × 92,798.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,786.74x = 20,590,313,350.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,590,313,350.76/160,786.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,059.77

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