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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,211.82, 270,597.36 and 147,997.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,211.82, 270,597.36 and 147,997.77 is: 220,999.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,211.82 : 270,597.36 = 147,997.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,211.82/270,597.36 = 147,997.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,211.82x = 270,597.36 × 147,997.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,211.82x = 40,047,805,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,047,805,847.89/181,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,999.96

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