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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,825.87, 220,254.80 and 46,962.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,825.87, 220,254.80 and 46,962.59 is: 70,448.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,825.87 : 220,254.80 = 46,962.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,825.87/220,254.80 = 46,962.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,825.87x = 220,254.80 × 46,962.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,825.87x = 10,343,734,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,343,734,531.85/146,825.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,448.99

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