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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,165.57, 270,528.39 and 147,951.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,165.57, 270,528.39 and 147,951.52 is: 220,930.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,165.57 : 270,528.39 = 147,951.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,165.57/270,528.39 = 147,951.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,165.57x = 270,528.39 × 147,951.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,165.57x = 40,025,086,503.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,025,086,503.65/181,165.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,930.98

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