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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,820.28, 220,246.58 and 46,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,820.28, 220,246.58 and 46,957 is: 70,440.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,820.28 : 220,246.58 = 46,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,820.28/220,246.58 = 46,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,820.28x = 220,246.58 × 46,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,820.28x = 10,342,118,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,342,118,657.06/146,820.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,440.67

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