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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,724.57, 220,004.20 and 46,861.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,724.57, 220,004.20 and 46,861.29 is: 70,265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,724.57 : 220,004.20 = 46,861.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,724.57/220,004.20 = 46,861.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,724.57x = 220,004.20 × 46,861.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,724.57x = 10,309,680,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,309,680,617.42/146,724.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,265.54

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