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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,834.28, 221,961.47 and 92,863.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,834.28, 221,961.47 and 92,863.80 is: 128,157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,834.28 : 221,961.47 = 92,863.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,834.28/221,961.47 = 92,863.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,834.28x = 221,961.47 × 92,863.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,834.28x = 20,612,185,093.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,612,185,093.47/160,834.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,157.91

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