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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,823.56, 220,268.14 and 46,989.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,823.56, 220,268.14 and 46,989.74 is: 70,495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,823.56 : 220,268.14 = 46,989.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,823.56/220,268.14 = 46,989.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,823.56x = 220,268.14 × 46,989.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,823.56x = 10,350,342,628.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350,342,628.88/146,823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,495.11

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