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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,686.91, 220,042.10 and 46,861.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,686.91, 220,042.10 and 46,861.29 is: 70,295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,686.91 : 220,042.10 = 46,861.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,686.91/220,042.10 = 46,861.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,686.91x = 220,042.10 × 46,861.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,686.91x = 10,311,456,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,311,456,777.46/146,686.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,295.69

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