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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,829.88, 220,259.34 and 46,964.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,829.88, 220,259.34 and 46,964.98 is: 70,452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,829.88 : 220,259.34 = 46,964.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,829.88/220,259.34 = 46,964.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,829.88x = 220,259.34 × 46,964.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,829.88x = 10,344,475,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344,475,497.91/146,829.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,452.11

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