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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,972.04, 222,151.79 and 92,991.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,972.04, 222,151.79 and 92,991.87 is: 128,334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,972.04 : 222,151.79 = 92,991.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,972.04/222,151.79 = 92,991.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,972.04x = 222,151.79 × 92,991.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,972.04x = 20,658,310,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,658,310,608.43/160,972.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,334.77

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