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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,693.81, 220,038.96 and 46,852.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,693.81, 220,038.96 and 46,852.67 is: 70,278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,693.81 : 220,038.96 = 46,852.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,693.81/220,038.96 = 46,852.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,693.81x = 220,038.96 × 46,852.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,693.81x = 10,309,412,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,309,412,780.02/146,693.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,278.44

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