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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,211.32, 270,596.66 and 147,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,211.32, 270,596.66 and 147,997.30 is: 220,999.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,211.32 : 270,596.66 = 147,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,211.32/270,596.66 = 147,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,211.32x = 270,596.66 × 147,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,211.32x = 40,047,575,069.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,047,575,069.02/181,211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,999.30

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