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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,672.47, 220,006.85 and 46,831.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,672.47, 220,006.85 and 46,831.40 is: 70,246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,672.47 : 220,006.85 = 46,831.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,672.47/220,006.85 = 46,831.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,672.47x = 220,006.85 × 46,831.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,672.47x = 10,303,228,549.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,303,228,549.35/146,672.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,246.51

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