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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,831.51, 220,228.47 and 46,983.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,831.51, 220,228.47 and 46,983.35 is: 70,469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,831.51 : 220,228.47 = 46,983.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,831.51/220,228.47 = 46,983.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,831.51x = 220,228.47 × 46,983.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,831.51x = 10,347,070,184.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,347,070,184.83/146,831.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,469.01

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