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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,805.99, 220,202.91 and 46,971.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,805.99, 220,202.91 and 46,971.87 is: 70,455.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,805.99 : 220,202.91 = 46,971.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,805.99/220,202.91 = 46,971.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,805.99x = 220,202.91 × 46,971.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,805.99x = 10,343,342,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,343,342,462.14/146,805.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,455.86

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