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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,732.72, 220,114.50 and 46,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,732.72, 220,114.50 and 46,869.44 is: 70,309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,732.72 : 220,114.50 = 46,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,732.72/220,114.50 = 46,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,732.72x = 220,114.50 × 46,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,732.72x = 10,316,643,350.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,316,643,350.88/146,732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,309.09

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