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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,209.82, 270,594.38 and 147,995.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,209.82, 270,594.38 and 147,995.77 is: 220,996.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,209.82 : 270,594.38 = 147,995.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,209.82/270,594.38 = 147,995.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,209.82x = 270,594.38 × 147,995.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,209.82x = 40,046,823,625.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,046,823,625.77/181,209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,996.98

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