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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,821.78, 221,944.13 and 92,851.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,821.78, 221,944.13 and 92,851.22 is: 128,140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,821.78 : 221,944.13 = 92,851.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,821.78/221,944.13 = 92,851.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,821.78x = 221,944.13 × 92,851.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,821.78x = 20,607,781,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,607,781,668.36/160,821.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,140.49

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