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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,844.76, 221,975.94 and 92,874.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,844.76, 221,975.94 and 92,874.30 is: 128,172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,844.76 : 221,975.94 = 92,874.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,844.76/221,975.94 = 92,874.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,844.76x = 221,975.94 × 92,874.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,844.76x = 20,615,860,044.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,615,860,044.34/160,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,172.41

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