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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,723.57, 220,002.71 and 46,860.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,723.57, 220,002.71 and 46,860.29 is: 70,264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,723.57 : 220,002.71 = 46,860.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,723.57/220,002.71 = 46,860.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,723.57x = 220,002.71 × 46,860.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,723.57x = 10,309,389,457.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,309,389,457.07/146,723.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,264.03

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