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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,210.32, 270,595.14 and 147,996.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,210.32, 270,595.14 and 147,996.27 is: 220,997.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,210.32 : 270,595.14 = 147,996.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,210.32/270,595.14 = 147,996.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,210.32x = 270,595.14 × 147,996.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,210.32x = 40,047,071,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,047,071,400.13/181,210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,997.74

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