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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,164.57, 270,526.90 and 147,950.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,164.57, 270,526.90 and 147,950.52 is: 220,929.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,164.57 : 270,526.90 = 147,950.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,164.57/270,526.90 = 147,950.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,164.57x = 270,526.90 × 147,950.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,164.57x = 40,024,595,159.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,024,595,159.11/181,164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,929.49

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