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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,165.32, 270,528.02 and 147,951.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,165.32, 270,528.02 and 147,951.27 is: 220,930.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,165.32 : 270,528.02 = 147,951.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,165.32/270,528.02 = 147,951.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,165.32x = 270,528.02 × 147,951.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,165.32x = 40,024,963,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,024,963,389.83/181,165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,930.60

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