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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,137.63, 219,212.82 and 46,305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,137.63, 219,212.82 and 46,305.18 is: 69,459.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,137.63 : 219,212.82 = 46,305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,137.63/219,212.82 = 46,305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,137.63x = 219,212.82 × 46,305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,137.63x = 10,150,688,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,150,688,092.72/146,137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,459.79

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