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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,723.94, 220,003.29 and 46,860.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,723.94, 220,003.29 and 46,860.66 is: 70,264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,723.94 : 220,003.29 = 46,860.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,723.94/220,003.29 = 46,860.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,723.94x = 220,003.29 × 46,860.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,723.94x = 10,309,499,371.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,309,499,371.57/146,723.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,264.60

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