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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,724.72, 220,068.70 and 46,876.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,724.72, 220,068.70 and 46,876.62 is: 70,309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,724.72 : 220,068.70 = 46,876.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,724.72/220,068.70 = 46,876.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,724.72x = 220,068.70 × 46,876.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,724.72x = 10,316,077,531.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,316,077,531.86/146,724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,309.06

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