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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,034.48, 270,332.63 and 147,819.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,034.48, 270,332.63 and 147,819.35 is: 220,733.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,034.48 : 270,332.63 = 147,819.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,034.48/270,332.63 = 147,819.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,034.48x = 270,332.63 × 147,819.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,034.48x = 39,960,391,559.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,960,391,559.63/181,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,733.60

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