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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,813.31, 220,216.92 and 46,973.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,813.31, 220,216.92 and 46,973.49 is: 70,459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,813.31 : 220,216.92 = 46,973.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,813.31/220,216.92 = 46,973.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,813.31x = 220,216.92 × 46,973.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,813.31x = 10,344,357,289.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344,357,289.45/146,813.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,459.26

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