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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,837.29, 221,951.18 and 92,851.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,837.29, 221,951.18 and 92,851.97 is: 128,133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,837.29 : 221,951.18 = 92,851.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,837.29/221,951.18 = 92,851.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,837.29x = 221,951.18 × 92,851.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,837.29x = 20,608,602,732.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,608,602,732.81/160,837.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,133.24

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