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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,825.12, 220,270.50 and 46,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,825.12, 220,270.50 and 46,991.30 is: 70,497.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,825.12 : 220,270.50 = 46,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,825.12/220,270.50 = 46,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,825.12x = 220,270.50 × 46,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,825.12x = 10,350,797,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350,797,146.65/146,825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,497.45

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