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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,892.28, 222,129.14 and 125,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,892.28, 222,129.14 and 125,014.60 is: 172,596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,892.28 : 222,129.14 = 125,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,892.28/222,129.14 = 125,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,892.28x = 222,129.14 × 125,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,892.28x = 27,769,385,585.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,769,385,585.44/160,892.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,596.13

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