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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,842.60, 221,929.56 and 92,858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,842.60, 221,929.56 and 92,858.40 is: 128,125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,842.60 : 221,929.56 = 92,858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,842.60/221,929.56 = 92,858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,842.60x = 221,929.56 × 92,858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,842.60x = 20,608,023,854.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,608,023,854.30/160,842.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,125.41

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