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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,802.99, 220,198.41 and 46,968.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,802.99, 220,198.41 and 46,968.87 is: 70,451.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,802.99 : 220,198.41 = 46,968.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,802.99/220,198.41 = 46,968.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,802.99x = 220,198.41 × 46,968.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,802.99x = 10,342,470,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,342,470,493.50/146,802.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,451.36

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