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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,316.68, 219,482.67 and 46,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,316.68, 219,482.67 and 46,484.72 is: 69,729.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,316.68 : 219,482.67 = 46,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,316.68/219,482.67 = 46,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,316.68x = 219,482.67 × 46,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,316.68x = 10,202,590,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,202,590,459.80/146,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,729.51

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