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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,164.82, 270,527.27 and 147,950.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,164.82, 270,527.27 and 147,950.77 is: 220,929.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,164.82 : 270,527.27 = 147,950.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,164.82/270,527.27 = 147,950.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,164.82x = 270,527.27 × 147,950.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,164.82x = 40,024,717,902.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,024,717,902.50/181,164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,929.86

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