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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,678.94, 220,016.55 and 46,837.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,678.94, 220,016.55 and 46,837.86 is: 70,256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,678.94 : 220,016.55 = 46,837.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,678.94/220,016.55 = 46,837.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,678.94x = 220,016.55 × 46,837.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,678.94x = 10,305,104,366.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,305,104,366.58/146,678.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,256.20

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