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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,814.87, 221,888.85 and 92,827.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,814.87, 221,888.85 and 92,827.52 is: 128,081.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,814.87 : 221,888.85 = 92,827.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,814.87/221,888.85 = 92,827.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,814.87x = 221,888.85 × 92,827.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,814.87x = 20,597,390,551.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,597,390,551.71/160,814.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,081.38

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