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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,194.57, 270,571.59 and 147,980.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,194.57, 270,571.59 and 147,980.52 is: 220,974.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,194.57 : 270,571.59 = 147,980.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,194.57/270,571.59 = 147,980.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,194.57x = 270,571.59 × 147,980.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,194.57x = 40,039,324,585.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,039,324,585.43/181,194.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,974.20

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