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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,827.32, 220,257.06 and 46,964.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,827.32, 220,257.06 and 46,964.04 is: 70,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,827.32 : 220,257.06 = 46,964.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,827.32/220,257.06 = 46,964.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,827.32x = 220,257.06 × 46,964.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,827.32x = 10,344,161,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344,161,376.12/146,827.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,451.20

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