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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,815.55, 220,256.12 and 46,981.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,815.55, 220,256.12 and 46,981.73 is: 70,483.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,815.55 : 220,256.12 = 46,981.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,815.55/220,256.12 = 46,981.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,815.55x = 220,256.12 × 46,981.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,815.55x = 10,348,014,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,348,014,228.78/146,815.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,483.10

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