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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,831.70, 266,747.55 and 147,111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,831.70, 266,747.55 and 147,111.70 is: 220,667.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,831.70 : 266,747.55 = 147,111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,831.70/266,747.55 = 147,111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,831.70x = 266,747.55 × 147,111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,831.70x = 39,241,685,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,241,685,551.34/177,831.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,667.55

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