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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,166.32, 270,529.51 and 147,952.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,166.32, 270,529.51 and 147,952.27 is: 220,932.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,166.32 : 270,529.51 = 147,952.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,166.32/270,529.51 = 147,952.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,166.32x = 270,529.51 × 147,952.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,166.32x = 40,025,455,106.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,025,455,106.49/181,166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,932.10

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