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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,167.32, 270,531 and 147,953.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,167.32, 270,531 and 147,953.27 is: 220,933.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,167.32 : 270,531 = 147,953.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,167.32/270,531 = 147,953.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,167.32x = 270,531 × 147,953.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,167.32x = 40,025,946,086.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,025,946,086.37/181,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,933.59

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