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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,207.32, 270,590.66 and 147,993.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,207.32, 270,590.66 and 147,993.27 is: 220,993.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,207.32 : 270,590.66 = 147,993.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,207.32/270,590.66 = 147,993.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,207.32x = 270,590.66 × 147,993.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,207.32x = 40,045,595,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,045,595,864.89/181,207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,993.26

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