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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,187.82, 270,561.60 and 147,973.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,187.82, 270,561.60 and 147,973.77 is: 220,964.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,187.82 : 270,561.60 = 147,973.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,187.82/270,561.60 = 147,973.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,187.82x = 270,561.60 × 147,973.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,187.82x = 40,036,019,969.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,036,019,969.23/181,187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,964.19

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