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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,827.26, 220,316.22 and 71,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,827.26, 220,316.22 and 71,946 is: 107,955.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,827.26 : 220,316.22 = 71,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,827.26/220,316.22 = 71,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,827.26x = 220,316.22 × 71,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,827.26x = 15,850,870,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,870,764.12/146,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,955.91

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