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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,162.70, 270,524.10 and 147,948.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,162.70, 270,524.10 and 147,948.65 is: 220,926.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,162.70 : 270,524.10 = 147,948.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,162.70/270,524.10 = 147,948.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,162.70x = 270,524.10 × 147,948.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,162.70x = 40,023,674,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,023,674,034.84/181,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,926.69

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