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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,844.97, 221,976.57 and 92,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,844.97, 221,976.57 and 92,864.80 is: 128,159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,844.97 : 221,976.57 = 92,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,844.97/221,976.57 = 92,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,844.97x = 221,976.57 × 92,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,844.97x = 20,613,810,701.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,613,810,701.28/160,844.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,159.50

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