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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,731.97, 220,113.38 and 46,868.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,731.97, 220,113.38 and 46,868.69 is: 70,307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,731.97 : 220,113.38 = 46,868.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,731.97/220,113.38 = 46,868.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,731.97x = 220,113.38 × 46,868.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,731.97x = 10,316,425,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,316,425,537.73/146,731.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,307.96

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