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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,819.96, 220,262.76 and 46,986.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,819.96, 220,262.76 and 46,986.16 is: 70,489.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,819.96 : 220,262.76 = 46,986.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,819.96/220,262.76 = 46,986.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,819.96x = 220,262.76 × 46,986.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,819.96x = 10,349,301,283.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,349,301,283.40/146,819.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,489.74

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