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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,697.81, 220,044.96 and 46,856.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,697.81, 220,044.96 and 46,856.67 is: 70,284.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,697.81 : 220,044.96 = 46,856.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,697.81/220,044.96 = 46,856.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,697.81x = 220,044.96 × 46,856.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,697.81x = 10,310,574,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,310,574,075.88/146,697.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,284.44

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