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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,277.50, 219,423.85 and 46,445.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,277.50, 219,423.85 and 46,445.51 is: 69,670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,277.50 : 219,423.85 = 46,445.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,277.50/219,423.85 = 46,445.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,277.50x = 219,423.85 × 46,445.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,277.50x = 10,191,253,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,191,253,226.03/146,277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,670.68

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