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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,166.82, 270,530.25 and 147,952.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,166.82, 270,530.25 and 147,952.77 is: 220,932.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,166.82 : 270,530.25 = 147,952.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,166.82/270,530.25 = 147,952.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,166.82x = 270,530.25 × 147,952.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,166.82x = 40,025,699,856.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,025,699,856.29/181,166.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,932.84

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