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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,171.82, 270,537.72 and 147,957.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,171.82, 270,537.72 and 147,957.77 is: 220,940.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,171.82 : 270,537.72 = 147,957.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,171.82/270,537.72 = 147,957.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,171.82x = 270,537.72 × 147,957.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,171.82x = 40,028,157,012.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,028,157,012.30/181,171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,940.30

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